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Classic Catch: Reed Johnson Robs Royalty Of Grand Slam

Chicago Cubs web gem extraordinaire Reed Johnson robs royalty in the likes of Prince Fielder of a grand slam by scaling the right field wall. To top it off Fielder gives Johnson a tip of the helmet acknowledging the gold glove play. One of many spectacular snags in the career of Reed Johnson. This one never gets old. The post Classic Catch: Reed Johnson Robs Royalty Of Grand...
Via Baseball Hot Corner Verified_ybn
8 days ago  |  Discuss

News and notes for the end of April

vote Braves Bravesy stuff... ♡  It feels like they start the All-Star ballot earlier every year. I was really excited to see Chris Johnson listed as our 3B option, though. He's doing so well this year. Anyway, you know the drill: vote early, vote often. ♡  In case you missed JHey's tweet about his surgery, you can read it here. I especially liked this part, because...
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27 days ago  |  Discuss

Reed Johnson stays with Braves on 1.75M deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Reed Johnson, the top pinch hitter in the National League last season, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Thursday with a 1.75 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2014. The deal was announced two days before Johnson turned 36. Atlanta acquired Johnson and pitcher Paul Maholm from the Chicago Cubs on July 30. Johnson hit a combined .290 with...
Via Fox Sports South
December 08, 2012  |  Discuss

Johnson returns to Braves with one-year deal

Outfielder Reed Johnson will be back with the Atlanta Braves next season after reaching agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract. The deal includes a $1.6 million club option for 2014. Johnson, 35, came to the Braves on July 30 from the Chicago Cubs. He hit .290 with three home runs and 20 RBI for the two teams and batted .419 as a pinch hitter. The well-traveled veteran...
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December 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Detroit Tigers Trade Deadline Watch: Reed Johnson Headed to Atlanta

Will Detroit make another trade as it tries to make a run in the AL Central? We're tracking all the rumors right here. Continue reading →
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July 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Cubs Allegedly Consumate a Trade

I'm on vacation this week, so no blog-a-palooza from me at the trade deadline. That being said, word is that Reed Johnson has been traded. No word on the team as of yet, but Levine says 4 teams made their best offer today including the Pirates and Tigers.
Via Cub Reporter Verified_ybn
July 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Reed Johnson traded?

Reed Johnson has more than likely been traded. He was pulled from tonight's game and was shaking hands in the dugout. More on this later (probably tomorrow morning for me).
Via Obstructed View Verified_ybn
July 30, 2012  |  Discuss

Cubs Sign Reed Johnson; Scrappers Celebrate

On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Cubs came to an agreement for a one-year deal with free agent OF Reed Johnson. The Cubs are no strangers with Johnson — three of the last four times Johnson has signed a contract, it had “Cubs” literally written all over it (counting this most recent transaction). It may be surprising to the Cubs fan base, however, that one of the staples of...
Via Fangraphs Verified_ybn
December 22, 2011  |  Discuss

AP source: Cubs, Johnson closing in on 1-year deal

A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Cubs and outfielder Reed Johnson are closing in on a one-year contract. The person, who spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the deal was not finalized, confirmed reports by several media outlets that Johnson will be signed pending a physical. Johnson batted .309 in 111 games for the Cubs last season. He was...
Via AP on Fox
December 21, 2011  |  1 Comment

Report: Cubs sign OF Johnson to one-year pact

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly signed outfielder Reed Johnson to a one-year contract.The veteran utilityman made his return to the Cubs in 2011 after spending the previous campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Johnson hit .309 with five home runs and 28 RBIs in 246 at-bats last season.The 35-year-old began his career with in Toronto, spending parts of five seasons with the Blue...
Via Pro Sports Daily Verified_ybn
December 21, 2011  |  Discuss
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