ELLIOT JOHNSON RUMORS

Royals' Johnson: 'The target, for me, is about 94 wins'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. First, there was magic. Then there was a magic number. Ninety-four. As in victories. Its not like we talk about it, Kansas City Royals infielder Elliot Johnson offered after his men rallied for a 9-8 win over salty Tampa Bay late Wednesday night, leapfrogging Detroit for first place in the American League Central. But the target, for me, is about 94 wins. And...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
21 days ago  |  Discuss

Sixth inning again does Rays in against Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Elliot Johnson homered against his former team and the Kansas City Royals rallied from an early five-run hole, beating the Tampa Rays 9-8 on a cold, blustery Wednesday night. Lorenzo Cain and Jeff Francoeur each drove in a pair of runs for the Royals, who trailed 5-0 in the third inning before slowly chipping away at the Tampa Bay lead. They eventually pulled...
Via Fox Sports Florida
22 days ago  |  Discuss

Elliot Johnson Acquired By Royals

SURPRISE, AZ (February 12, 2013) – The Kansas City Royals today announced that infielder/outfielder Elliot Johnson was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays as the player to be named in the December 9, 2012 trade that also sent right-handed pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis to the Royals. Johnson, who will turn 29 on March 9, was placed on the Royals 40-man roster while...
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February 12, 2013  |  Discuss

Kelly Johnson, Quintessential Rays Acquisition

This afternoon, it was reported that the Rays will ink Kelly Johnson to a one-year deal. It’s an interesting match, as Johnson provides the Rays with the one thing that they like — a player who has been very good in the past but who still comes at a modest cost. He also gives Tampa manager Joe Maddon the thing that he likes best — options. Tampa will be Johnson’s fourth...
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January 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Elliot Johnson Plays Catch With Fans in Tropicana Dome Parking Lot Before Red Sox-Rays Game (Photo)

It's been an of-repeated joke that there are so few spectators at the Tropicana Dome that the Tampa Bay Rays have gotten to know their fans on a personal basis. Elliot Johnson may have taken that sentiment a little too far prior to the Red Sox-Rays game on Thursday. A random Tampa Bay fan named Chris decided to tweet at Johnson while tailgaiting before Thursdays game, on a lark...
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September 21, 2012  |  Discuss

Johnson takes up offer, makes fan's day

Getting a baseball player to autograph a baseball or T-shirt has always been among the most common sights at a game. Getting a baseball player to respond to a tweeted invitation to come out of the clubhouse and play a little game of pre-game catch in the parking lot? That's taking it a step further. But that's what Tampa Bay Rays utility infielder Elliot Johnson did on...
Via Fox Sports Florida
September 20, 2012  |  Discuss
GOTTA SUPPORT THE FANS

Rays SS accepts invite to play catch

A Rays fan tailgating in the Tropicana Field parking lot before Wednesday's game invited shortstop Elliot Johnson out to the lot for a game of catch. Johnson obliged.

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September 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Eliot Johnson plays catch with a fan

This certainly is unique. Getting Blanked brings us this video of Rays utility infielder Elliot Johnson playing catch with some fans before Tampa Bay's 13-3 blowout win over the Red Sox. What lot/section? RT @chrisbelltb: @elliotjohnson9 We are in the lot, we have chairs waiting you want to come out, maybe play catch? — Elliot Johnson (@ElliotJohnson9) September...
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September 20, 2012  |  Discuss

Johnson's miscues prove costly in Rays' loss

ST. PETERSBURG Elliot Johnson's face still bears the bruises and scrapes from an ill-fated slide into home last weekend. But the lingering marks were nothing compared to the hurt he felt on the inside Wednesday night or the painful loss he ultimately caused the Tampa Bay Rays. It was a triple-frown performance. Three costly miscues one with his bat, one with his glove and...
Via Fox Sports Florida
September 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Elliot Johnson's Face Looks 'Gross' Day After Face-First Slide (Photo)

Before Friday night, Elliot Johnson was mostly known for his spot-on impressions of ESPN personality Tim Kurkijan. Now, he'll be remembered for a painful, face-first slide. In the last play of the 2-1 loss against Blue Jays, Johnson tried to score from second base –– off Carlos Pena's hit –– and attempted to nosedive into home plate. While Blue Jays catcher Jeff Mathis...
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September 01, 2012  |  Discuss
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