ROB JOHNSON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Get To Know A Mets Minor League Player: Rob Johnson

Back on December 22nd, the Mets added depth to their catching depth to their minor league system with Rob Johnson. The signing isn’t a move to push out Thole, or even Nickeas, but rather a support for the Mets as a possible third string option. Catching is that one position that during the season will [...]
Via 213 Miles From Shea  |  December 24, 2011

A look at newly signed Rob Johnson

Mets announced today that they have signed Rob Johnson to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. The 28 y/o right hander is considered to have a strong arm and works well with pitchers, but had issues toward the end of his stay in Seattle with passed balls despite being described as a defensive specialist. Below is a video of Johnson throwing out Willie Bloomquist...
Via Mets Fever  |  December 22, 2011

Mets sign catcher Rob Johnson to minor league contract

The Mets announced that they have signed catcher Rob Johnson to a minor league deal. Johnson, who played in 67 games for the Padres last season hit .190, had an OBP of .259, and had 16 RBI. He had the best catchers ERA in all of Major League Baseball in 2009, according to the press release (which you can see below). Johnson will likely compete with Mike Nickeas for the job as backup...
Via MetsOnline  |  December 22, 2011

Mariners deal Johnson to Padres

Catcher Rob Johnson, designated for assignment last week by the Mariners, was traded to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Via seattlemariners.com  |  December 21, 2010

Padres acquire Rob Johnson from Seattle

The San Diego Padres have acquired catcher Rob Johnson from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a Player to be Named Later or cash considerations according to the Padres' official Twitter account. Johnson was designated for assignment earlier this month by the Mariners. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  December 21, 2010

Rob Johnson designated for assignment by Mariners

Seattle Mariners have dessignated for assignment catcher Rob Johnson according to ESPNSeattle.com's Shannon Drayer. The team will have ten days to outright him to Minors, trade him or release him. ]]>
Via PRO Rumors  |  December 13, 2010

Mariners designate Johnson for assignment

Mariners catcher Rob Johnson was designated for assignment Monday to create room on the 40-man roster for designated hitter Jack Cust.
Via seattlemariners.com  |  December 13, 2010

The Case For Rob Johnson

Over the past few months, Mariners fans have disagreed on plenty of topics. But it seems that the one thing they agreed on is that Rob Johnson stinks. According to the calls, emails, texts, posts, and Tweets: he can’t catch, he can’t hit, and he shouldn’t be playing. And yet he does keep playing. So let’s assume for a moment that there is a good reason why...
Via USS Mariner  |  July 20, 2010

The Rob Johnson Back-Up Plan

The Mariners secured what has to be assumed as Rob Johnson insurence. They signed Josh Bard to a minor league contract and gave him an invite to spring training. Bard is not going to bring much if anything at all to the table offensively. At the very best he could present “match-up” problems. He isn’t any type of Defensively, he [...]
Via SoDo Mojo  |  December 28, 2009

Late Home Run Lifts Mariners Past Rangers

Yet another unlikely hero emerged for the Seattle Mariners tonight, this time coming in the form of catcher Rob Johnson. After botching a bunt attempt with a runner on first base and nobody out in the eighth, the bunt was called off and he was told to swing away. He proceeded to take an 0-2 [...]
Via SoDo Mojo  |  July 12, 2009
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