Cardinals Position of Interest: Organizational Catcher
As our look around the Cardinals’ system, from the roof to the basement continues, we’ll move onto catcher, where the club is in a familiar situation. In Yadier Molina, the direction of the team is set with perhaps the face of the entire organization, yet even in as secure of a situation has there is, there still have to be contingencies. So what is the scenario behind Yadi?...
Recap: Spring Training Game 30 - Cardinals at Mets - Hefner, Mets Get Hammered 11-4 - Duda Stays Hot
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W: A. Wainwright (4-1) L: R. Fontanez (0-1)
HR: STL - P. Kozma (3),Y. Molina (1),R. Johnson (2) NYM - L. Duda (5)
Recap:
Pete Kozma clubbed a grand slam during a six-run fourth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals blasted the New York Mets, 11-4, on Tuesday.
Yadier Molina added a two-run...
Cardinals 16, Nationals 10
Jordan Zimmermann was hit hard, allowing eight runs and nine hits in three innings Friday during the Washington Nationals' 16-10 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Zimmermann has given up 13 runs and 16 hits over nine innings in three spring training starts.
Matt Carpenter was 4 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI for St. Louis, which had 17 hits. Rob Johnson had two doubles and...
Cardinals beat Nationals 16-10
VIERA, Fla. (AP) -- Jordan Zimmermann was hit hard, allowing eight runs and nine hits in three innings Friday during the Washington Nationals' 16-10 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Zimmermann has given up 13 runs and 16 hits over nine innings in three spring training starts.
Matt Carpenter was 4 for 4 with two doubles and an RBI for St. Louis, which had 17 hits. Rob Johnson...
Cardinals Issue No. 32 to Active Player for First Time Since Josh Hancock’s 2007 Death
No. 32 hasn’t been worn by a St. Louis Cardinals player since Josh Hancock‘s death in 2007. The number hasn’t officially been retired, though, and it has now been issued.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Rob Johnson, a catcher signed to give the organization some minor league depth, has been give No. 32. Hancock, the last player to sport the number, was killed in 2007...
Cardinals release RHP Kyle McClellan
The St. Louis Cardinals have released veteran reliever Kyle McClellan, a St. Louis County native who spent five seasons with the team.
McClellan appeared in just 16 games in 2012 because of elbow and shoulder problems. He was 0-1 with a 5.30 ERA.
The Cardinals also announced Tuesday the signing of catcher Rob Johnson to a minor league contract. Johnson is a career .201 hitter....
Rob Johnson Signs With Cardinals, Gets Spring Training Invite
Rob Johnson, who appeared in 17 games for the Mets last season, has signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. Johnson also received an invite to major league camp.
Johnson, 29, finished the season on the DL with a torn ligament in his left thumb, which did not require surgery. He batted .250 in 17 games with the Mets after batting .207 with a .588 OPS for Triple-A...
Cardinals sign catcher, release McClellan
Courtesy: St. Louis Cardinals
ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Cardinals announced today the they have signed veteran catcher Rob Johnson to a minor league contract with the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) and extended him a non-roster invite to the teams 2013 Spring Training camp. The Cardinals also announced that pitcher Kyle McClellan was given his unconditional release.
Johnson, 30, split time...
Hampton and Johnson taken off 40-man roster, become free agents
The New York Mets have removed catcher Rob Johnson and left-handed pitcher Justin Hampson from the 40-man roster, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN Nee York. After clearing waivers, both players have elected free agency, according to Rubin.
Johnson, who appeared in 17 games for NY in 2012, collected 13 hits in 52 at-bats with four runs batted in:
According to Rubin:
“Johnson’s...
2012 Buffalo Bisons: A Look Back
As you probably already know, the Mets affiliation with the AAA International League franchise in Buffalo came to a screeching halt at the conclusion of the 2012 season, and the Mets will be forced to play their AAA games in the Pacific Coast League for the Las Vegas 51′s beginning in 2013. The Mets were only in Buffalo for three years this time from 2009 – 2012, and during...
Mets News: Fred Lewis Also Chopped From 40-Man Roster
Yesterday, the Mets announced that they have removed catcher Rob Johnson from the 40-man roster and that he is now a free agent. Johnson was actually eligible for arbitration with the Mets, but now that becomes a moot point. He appeared in 17 games for the Mets in 2012 and hit .250 with four RBI in 52 at-bats.
Today, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports that outfielder Fred Lewis...
Catcher Rob Johnson is a free agent
Catcher Rob Johnson is a free agent after being removed from the Mets' 40-man roster, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports.
Johnson, 30, appeared in 17 games for the Mets this year plus 45 contests for their Triple-A affiliate.
Shoppach-ing some power!
New York Mets catcher Kelly Shoppach provided another shot of power last night for his new team, delivering a game-tying double in the 8th inning and a 2-run homer in the 10th as New York went on to beat the Phillies by a score of 9-5. In just seven games with the Mets (21 at-bats) Shoppach has now equaled the total number of long balls (2) hit by the rest of the teams starters...
Mets News and Notes: Johnson, Santana's Awkward Stat, Gee, Alderson on WFAN, Mejia, Nieuwenhuis
Mets News and Notes:
Catcher Rob Johnson was suppose to be demoted to Triple-A Buffalo instead he landed on the major league DL with a torn ligament in his left thumb.Johnson will not require surgery, but he is being prescribed six weeks off, which essentially makes the injury season-ending.
Before Shutting down Johan Santana, he allowed six earned runs or more in each...
MMO Fan Shot: Two Solutions to the Mets Catching Problems
One of the major weaknesses of the New York Mets is the catching position. Starter Josh Thole has produced nothing offensively and is poor defensively. Backups Mike Nickeas and Rob Johnson struggle just to hit over the Mendoza line. Newly acquired catcher Kelly Shoppach isn’t awful, but we would be kidding ourselves to think that he is a long term solution at catcher. And...
Shoppach Will Wear Uniform No. 6
Kelly Shoppach: Will he be the answer?
As expected, the Mets announced they have activated Kelly Shoppach in time for tonight’s game against the Reds.
To make room for Shoppach on the active roster, the Mets optioned Rob Johnson to Triple-A Buffalo.
Shoppach will wear uniform #6. He was acquired yesterday from the Boston Red Sox on a waiver claim for a player to be named later...
Rob Johnson Optioned To Buffalo, Mets Activate Kelly Shoppach
Kelly Shoppach: Will he be the answer?
As expected, the Mets announced they have activated Kelly Shoppach in time for tonight’s game against the Reds.
To make room for Shoppach on the active roster, the Mets optioned Rob Johnson to Triple-A Buffalo.
Original Post 8/14
The Mets have acquired righty-hitting catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Red Sox for a player to be named later after...
Mets Acquire Kelly Shoppach From Red Sox For PTBNL
The Mets have acquired righty-hitting catcher Kelly Shoppach from the Red Sox for a player to be named later after placing a waiver claim on him.
Shoppach, 32, hit .250 (35-for-140) with five homers and 17 RBIs in 48 games with Boston this season. He is due to be a free agent after the season. Shoppach is a career .270 hitter against left-handed pitching.
Rob Johnson is most likely...
Mets Get Kelly Shoppach From Red Sox On Waiver Deal For PTBNL
The Mets have acquired righty-hitting catcherKelly Shoppach from the Red Sox for a player to be named later after placing a waiver claim on him.
Shoppach, 32, hit .250 (35-for-140) with five homers and 17 RBIs in 48 games with Boston this season. He is due to be a free agent after the season.
Rob Johnson currently is serving as Josh Thole’s righty-hitting complement, but would...
Tonight's Mets Starting Lineup vs Braves - Game 115
Valdy in Left
Mets Sunday Night Starting Lineup vs Braves - Game 115:
Ruben Tejada, ss
Mike Baxter, rf
David Wright, 3b
Ike Davis, 1b
Daniel Murphy, 2b
Jordany Valdespin, lf
Andres Torres, cf
Rob Johnson, c
Jon Niese, lhp
Harvey Set For Home Debut Against The Braves
Starting Lineup
Andres Torres, cf
Ruben Tejada, ss
David Wright, 3b
Scott Hairston, rf
Daniel Murphy, 1b
Ronny Cedeño, 2b
Jason Bay, lf
Rob Johnson, c
Matt Harvey, rhp
Mets Notes
MATT HARVEY: Will make his first home start tonight…Harvey has 23 strikeouts over his first three major league starts, the most in franchise history…Tom Seaver (1967) and Bill Denehy (1967) each...
Tonight's Mets Starting Lineup vs Braves - Game 113
Tonight's Mets Starting Lineup vs Braves - Game 113:
Andres Torres, cf
Ruben Tejada, ss
David Wright, 3b
Scott Hairston, rf
Daniel Murphy, 1b
Ronny Cedeño, 2b
Jason Bay, lf
Rob Johnson, c
Matt Harvey, rhp
Pre-Game: New York Mets (53-55) @ San Diego Padres (45-64)
This afternoon at 4:05, the Mets go for the series win at Petco Park. After last night’s 6-2 victory over the Padres, the Mets seem as if they may have broken out of their second half funk. With a win today, the Amazin’s would finish off this 11-game west coast trip at 7-4. A mark no one would have thought possible 2 weeks ago.
Jeremy Hefner put forth another solid outing...
Today's Mets Starting Lineup vs Padres - Game 109
Today's Mets Starting Lineup vs Padres - Game 109:
Ruben Tejada, ss
Jordany Valdespin, cf
David Wright, 3b
Ike Davis, 1b
Daniel Murphy, 2b
Jason Bay, lf
Mike Baxter, rf
Rob Johnson, c
Matt Harvey, rhp
Bay Back In Lineup, Spin In Center, Harvey On The Hill
*** Starting Lineup ***
Ruben Tejada – SS
Jordany Valdespin – CF
David Wright – 3B
Ike Davis – 1B
Daniel Murphy – 2B
Jason Bay – LF
Mike Baxter – RF
Rob Johnson – C
Matt Harvey – RHP
*** Mets Notes ***
Mike Baxter established a franchise record with five walks in nine inning game. The previous mark was four walks done many times last by Jason Bay on June 29...
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