KENJI JOHJIMA RUMORS
Ichiro Opting Out
"After lots of very deep thought and deliberation, I have decided to return home to resume my career in Japan. I have had a wonderful experience competing at the major league level. I will always be indebted to the Mariners organization for giving me the opportunity to follow my dream.This was a very difficult decision, both professionally and personally. I feel now is the...
Via Mariner Log
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October 03, 2011
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October 03, 2011
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A Good Piece on Kenji Johjima
I’ve been at school all day, so I never really got the chance to go into detail about the Kenji Johjima news, but I don’t think I could have said it better than Graham over at Lookout Landing anyway. So, if you’d like a reminder of how lucky we were to have Kenji Johjima, I [...]
Via SoDo Mojo
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October 19, 2009
Johjima is Going Back to Japan
I’m at school, so I need to write this very quickly.
A somewhat surprising development today – Kenji Johjima has decided to opt out of his contract, and head back to Japan. This will be great for the M’s in a couple of ways – his money over the next 2 seasons is now off the [...]
Via SoDo Mojo
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October 19, 2009
Happy Trails, Kenji Johjima
Kenji Johjima, the first ever Japanese-born catcher to play in the big leagues, has decided to abandon the final two years of his three-year, $33 million contract with the Seattle Mariners in favor of heading back home to Japan.The 33-year-old backstop isn't calling it quits, however. He's decided to finish his career in his home land."After lots of very deep thought...
Via Babes Love Baseball
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October 19, 2009
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October 19, 2009
Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don’t
Kenji Johjima and Rob Johnson have been a huge argument over the course of this season. Who should be starting, who isn’t starting, how does is it affecting the pitching staff and how do they all get along? Everyone (and their brother and sister) have written articles on this very subject, I’m not going to [...]
Via SoDo Mojo
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September 20, 2009
Johjima demotion minimizes damage behind the plate
For the record, I’ve never been accused of leading the Kenji Johjima fan club. In fact, I can’t think of another major league catcher who has created a more visceral negative reaction when he’s behind the plate. In a word, he’s terrible. So, it was with open arms that I accepted the news that M’s catcher Rob Johnson was “officially” going to be handling the club’s...
Via Assist by Mitten
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July 21, 2009
Offense?
Seattle sits today two whole games ahead of the .500 Oakland Athletics in the AL West and the fans are getting excited, but the offense has been flat.
How long does the club stay with Kenji Johjima if he’s not hitting?
Joh-K has exactly four singles in 22 at bats thus far, producing a .182/.182/.182 slash line. [...]
Via Bleeding Blue and Teal
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April 15, 2009
Oh Retires From Managing
Japanese Homerun King and Hawks manager Sadaharu Oh has announced his retirement from baseball, according to the Seattle P-I. He cited health reasons as his decision, noting that he had his stomach removed in 2006 due to cancer. Oh has earned the respect of players and fans all around the world. It isn't just because he hit 868 homeruns in his own career, but because he works...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 25, 2008
Mariners Extend Johjima
The Seattle Mariners, for reasons unknown that transcend logic, are about to extend catcher Kenji Johjima by 3 years.
Via Bleeding Blue and Teal
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April 25, 2008
A Look at Mariners Prospect Jeff Clement
For the Seattle fans out there, the U.S.S Mariner breaks down catching prospect Jeff Clement...his weaknesses, strengths and whether he'll be ready before Kenji's contract is up.
Via U.S.S. Mariner
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August 26, 2006
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