NICK JOHNSON NEWS
Mets checked in on Johnson
2 days ago by
Mets Fever
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The Mets are also reported to have checked in on free agent 1B Nick Johnson. I really wanted Johnson last year at the deadline but moving forward I just don't think he meets are needs.Johnson's assets are that he's an OBP and a solid defender, however; reports from Florida...
Giants Rumors: Posey, Molina, Uggla, Johnson
5 days ago by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Recently re-signed GM Brian Sabean has his work cut out for him this offseason. Harry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle brings us the latest on the Giants offseason:
Giants brass are discussing whether or not they feel Buster Posey will be ready to play in the majors...
Washington Nationals' Prospects Finish AFL Regular Season.
6 days ago by
Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals' prospect Chris Marrero (1B) waits in the on-deck circle at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.
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The box score for Thursday's Phoenix Desert Dogs/Surprise...
Marlins file for free agency
19 days ago by
FishStripes
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All of the Marlins eligible for free agency have filed, as expected.
Nick Johnson made an impact with the Marlins. But unless Florida works out a contract with the veteran, those 35 games may be the extent of Johnson's tenure with the organization.
Johnson formally...
Player Choice Awards
October 23, 2009 by
FishStripes
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The players get together and vote on the MLBPA Player Choice Awards and some of the Marlins are up for the various awards.
National League:
Outstanding Player: Prince Fielder (Milwaukee), Albert Pujols (St. Louis), Hanley Ramirez (Florida) Outstanding Pitcher:...
Spitball Applesauce - Mets cut Takahashi, Mejia struggles continue, Wilpons make profit from Madoff
October 21, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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Meet the Mets
Farewell Ken Takahashi. We hardly knew ye.
Jenrry Mejia continues to struggle in the AFL, but Ike Davis picked up two more hits.
Metsradamus is angry at the Mets for depriving him of the chance to make more Darren O'Day barnyard animal jokes.
J...
Nick Johnson faces the offseason
October 20, 2009 by
FishStripes
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Joe Frisaro writes an article about Nick Johnson's future.
Uncertainty looms for oft-injured Johnson
Bottom line for the Marlins, there ain't no stinkin' way he will be back with the Fish next season. He simply costs too much. It is not that he didn'...
What Will Happen To Nick Johnson?
October 14, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Nick Johnson the player that came to the Marlins in the final minutes of the trade deadline is now a free agent. To obtain Johnson the Marlins had to send Strarting Pitcher Aaron Thompson to the Washington Nationals...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Discussion: Nick Johnson
October 14, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Quick: name the OBP leader among this year's free agent class. Manny Ramirez, Matt Holliday, or Bobby Abreu perhaps? Nope. It's Nick Johnson, who was third in all of baseball this year with a .426 OBP.
The facts about Johnson: he didn't hit for much power this...
Marlins make changes in the coaching staff
October 07, 2009 by
FishStripes
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The Florida Marlins decided to make two changes in next year's coaching staff.
Pitching coach Mark Wiley and first base/infield coach Andy Fox were not offered contracts to remain in their current roles but were offered positions elsewhere in the organization.
One...
Washington Nationals: 2009 Post-Season Player Achievement Awards.
October 05, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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by Alan Diaz - AP
6 months ago:
Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn (44) is congratulated by teammates Cristian Guzman (15) and Ryan Zimmerman (11) after hitting a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins' in the sixth...
Fish Wrap - Marlins 4 Phillies 3
October 03, 2009 by
FishStripes
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by Tom Mihalek - AP
about 5 hours ago:
Florida Marlins' Dan Uggla follows through on his RBI-double to score teammate Nick Johnson in the eighth inning of a baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies...
Open Thread and Ichthyomancy: Marlins at Phillies (10/2)
October 02, 2009 by
FishStripes
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Next Game
Florida Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies
Friday, Oct 2, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT Citizens Bank Park
Rick VandenHurk vs Joe Blanton
--> Mostly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65.
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Florida Marlins: Josh Johnson scratched from Sunday start
September 27, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Josh Johnson on Sunday joined first baseman Nick Johnson in quarantine. Like Nick Johnson, Josh developed flu-like symptoms that worsened to the point where the Marlins scratched him from his scheduled start against the Mets. The Marlins sent home Johnson,...
Flu concerns KO Johnson
September 26, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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First baseman separated from team as a precaution
Turns out there's a mitigating factor in Marlins first baseman Nick Johnson's current 0-for-21 skid.
Marlins: Nick Johnson sent home with flu-like symptoms
September 26, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Turns out there's a mitigating factor in Florida Marlins first baseman Nick Johnson's current 0-for-21 skid.
Sorry, Florida Marlins, Sorry! Washington Nationals Win 5-3.
September 11, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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by Jeffrey Boan - AP
"THE BIG OPPOSITE FIELD DOES IT AGAIN!!!" -- Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn hits a two-run home run off Florida Marlins' pitcher Josh Johnson during the first inning of a...
Nick Johnson wins sliding award
September 11, 2009 by
FishStripes
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In ESPN the Magazine*, Nick Johnson wins a sliding award.
WORST FEETFIRST SLIDER
NICK JOHNSON MARLINS
"He'll slide feetfirst and get dirt down his back. I have no clue how that happens."
Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman (Johnson's response: "I...
Marlins top hapless Mets, gain ground on Phillies
September 10, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Marlins dump Mets 13-4, gain ground on Phillies
NEW YORK(AP) Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Marlins sweep Mets behind Johnson's four RBIs
Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Johnson drives in 4 runs as Marlins rout Mets
September 10, 2009 by
Miami Herald
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Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Marlins sweep Mets, win 13-4
September 10, 2009 by
New York Mets ? New York Post
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Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Hanley Ramirez and Cody Ross each had three hits and two RBIs for the Marlins, who complete...
Marlins complete sweep of New York Mets with 13-4 win
September 10, 2009 by
Sun Sentinel
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Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Cody Ross's healthiness pays dividends
September 10, 2009 by
FishStripes
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It seems that Cody Ross is meeting the incentives to be able to afford a new set of tires. (I really should tell that story in full someday.) ...
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