Cubs Sign Reed Johnson To One-Year Deal
Via tweet from Ken Rosenthal. Signing is pending a physical. Good; I like Reed and he's a useful bench player.
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Glad he's back!
I was watching MLB networks 50 greatest catches of All-Time the other night, and I didn’t see a single Reed Johnson highlight. I was beyond disappointed.
"Whenever one finds himself in the majority, it is time to step back and reflect," Mark Twain.
by WindisBlowingOut! on Dec 21, 2011 10:02 AM CST reply actions
Here you go
Reed Johnson robs Prince Fielder of a grand slam, April 12, 2009
Reed Johnson makes diving catch against Yankees, June 17, 2011
Reed Johnson’s spectacular catch against the Nationals, April 25, 2008
I should note that MLB.com makes it as difficult as possible to search their archives for video. Dumb.
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by Al Yellon on Dec 21, 2011 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 13 recs
Rec'd
"Whenever one finds himself in the majority, it is time to step back and reflect," Mark Twain.
by WindisBlowingOut! on Dec 21, 2011 10:30 AM CST up reply actions
Sidenote,
are we not able to watch old games on MLB.com anymore? I’m bored at work and I thought I’d watch the 4/12/09 game, but all I can get is the radio broadcast and gamecast. I know I’ve watched archived games before. What changed?
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by WindisBlowingOut! on Dec 21, 2011 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Mrs. Zeke and I were at the 4/12/2009 game in Milwaukee (Easter Sunday night).
When he hit it, the bat sound said “LONG GONE”.
I thought to myself S**T! Tie game. Dammit! … and slumped my head down.
When the roar of the home crowd turned to “WOAH! – WHAT?”, I looked up and couldn’t believe Reed was throwing the ball back into the infield as the runners at 2nd and 1st retreated to their respective bags.
They replayed the catch on the big screen and I still couldn’t believe what I saw.
Amazing.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)
I was at that game, too.
Probably the greatest catch I have ever seen in person.
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i also loved the class act of Fielder
tipping his hat to Reed after the catch
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i also liked the class act by him when he tried to break down the dodgers clubhouse door
by jesus christos on Dec 21, 2011 3:39 PM CST up reply actions
Or the class act of the Brewer fans cheering when Johnson got hit by a subsequent pitch
Honestly, I hope they never win it all.
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by Shanghai Badger on Dec 21, 2011 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
Ha! I would have been able to link those without looking them up.
I have each one of those bookmarked. No other player has that honor.
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by katie casey on Dec 21, 2011 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
From random clip
Fielder. If I was watching someone from another team.
As Cub fan no contest, Nationals.
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 21, 2011 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
I always thought this one against the Giants was underated.
Reed Johnson robs Mike Fontenot in the Fog on May 13, 2011.
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by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Dec 21, 2011 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
Is it just me
or does Reed seem to keep saving Dempster’s ERA??
Theo!
They're buds.
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Also keep in mind
Few people today are as good at navigating wrigley and understanding the “quirks” as Reed IMHO.
That April 12, 2009 game...
I was there and I will always remember how Prince tipped his batting helmet to Reed after the catch. It’s at the very end of that video. Classy. From that point on I became a Prince Fielder fan. Hope the Cubs can snare him.
Some day. Maybe.
And for those few who have questioned Fielder's attitude and whether he would fit in here...
…watch that first clip and see what Prince does at the end.
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Yes! Finally the Northern Lights are back and they are spectacular!
And tomorrow will be 0m and 4s longer.
I really haven't thought much about what would be on my "bucket list"...
…but I think it’s safe to say seeing the Northern Lights would be on it.
Very happy for you.
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I saw the Northern Lights once in northern Wisconsin.
Pretty cool, but I bet they are far more spectacular in Alaska, which is the only one of the 50 states I have not been to.
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That left fielder in the 08 video made me laugh
He just stands their astonished as Reed Johnson gets up and runs back to the dugout.
All of these are great.
My favorite was the Sunday night baseball catch against the Cards after we put Marshall in LF for a batter. (He may have trapped it, but the power of Reed compels you)
by Frozen Toews on Dec 22, 2011 1:23 AM CST up reply actions
I like it also
Good teammate…good player…useful piece of the puzzle
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Dec 21, 2011 10:03 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
looks like we're building depth for a midseason trade
with byrd, dejesus, soriano, and reed we have 4 OFs already under contract to start the season.
I’d imagine we won’t see Brett Jackson until mid-season with the Cubs looking to dangle Byrd at the deadline
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by DartmouthCubsFan on Dec 21, 2011 10:13 AM CST reply actions
I'm hoping Soriano and/or Byrd are dealt before Opening Day.
Could happen.
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Byrd? Sure.
Soriano? No one seems interested. And don’t suggest the Yankees again.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
El, I really don't know who might be interested now.
I do hope TheoJed are trying to deal him, even if the Cubs have to eat 2/3 of the contract.
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I'm sure they're trying to deal him, Al.
But there is just no market.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
by elgato on Dec 21, 2011 10:22 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
or so it would seem
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
On this we agree.
Same with Marmol. I have no doubt that TheoJed are gauging interest, there just isn’t much.
Even less so with Soriano
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
I think the move to trade Marshall ...
might not have been made if there was more of a market for Marshall.
Re: the other thread — I was multitasking and misspoke. I apologize for getting huffy, but I really wish you had just let it go sooner. Still, no hard feelings here.
We cool?
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Ha. If there was more of a market for Marmol.
Not firing on all thrusters today, it seems.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Totally agree on that, which I have to say seems like a reversal on the way Hendry did business
Hendry laid out a couple of guys he was willing to trade. If there wasn’t a market, he basically said “welp, I can’t get anything done”
Theo/Jed seem to be operating with a plan B and Plan C in mind. It’s one of the reasons why I’m not particularly thrilled with some of their decisions or seeming decisions (I still think we don’t go after Prince and that annoys me) I’m willing to see what happens.
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 10:49 AM CST up reply actions
My gut says we're going to get Fielder.
But I fully acknowledge that I might not be making an unbiased prediction.
My hope is that getting Wood instead of Maholm (and shedding Marshall’s salary) is enough cost savings (maybe $13 million next season?) to get Fielder. Of course, the 2012 money might not be the real issue.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Didn't read that thread
but you tend to take issues on this board quite seriously El Gato. But at least you are realizing it. That’s leaps and bounds more than some others :)
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 21, 2011 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks, I guess. :)
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Your welcome
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 21, 2011 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
keep in mind you also have the power to let things go
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 21, 2011 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
There was a comment in a story a while back...
I’ve linked to it a couple times but I’m not feeling particularly motivated for searching my own archives right now. (You want to dig for it, feel free!) It was from a Zambrano story, anyway, and the gist of it was that Theo said Ricketts had given him the authority to eat any contract necessary to significantly improve the team.
We may yet see something of that.
On his good days in the outfield, Soriano’s an average defender. He doesn’t have that many good days, and is likely to have fewer with age. His bat is also far too inconsistent to justify his iffy defense much longer.
I'm just saying I haven't seen any indication that Soriano ...
will be traded.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
The more days pass, the more I think that was lip service
Theo said Ricketts had given him the authority to eat any contract necessary to significantly improve the team.
I mean that was clearly aimed at Zambrano and Soriano, and yet he’s not eaten either one of their contracts. I suppose Theo could say he doesn’t think cutting them loose significantly improves the team, but I get the feeling Theo was playing a PR game there. I guess we’ll see when the offseason plays out
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
It's December 21st.
Let’s wait and see before we pass any judgment on Theo.
by Naveen Nallappa on Dec 21, 2011 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
I'm fine with letting this play out
But I can read tea leaves as well. We’re going to open 2012 with both Soriano and Zambrano on the roster.
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
I hope you're wrong.
I fear you’re right.
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Both are overpaid but useful pieces
Z is still probably the 2nd best starter on this team (no worse than 3rd). Soriano is still at worst a viable short side of a platoon with Bryan LaHair in Left.
If we can get out of their contracts I say do it.
If we are paying them to play elsewhere then I say pass.
" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico lose a ball in the Sun? "
How is Z better than Ryan Dempster?
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He didn't have a great year...
…but he’s pretty clearly been the better pitcher for at least two years running.
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They each will make $18M+ in 2012
Without taking back Carlos Silva Part 2, I can’t think of any way that the Cubs could part with either player without paying some of the freight.
If there was a team available for that deal, it would be done by now.
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by RiskyBusiness on Dec 21, 2011 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
I just don’t see a point in paying more than a token amount to send Carlos Zambrano somewhere else in 2012. Unless
1. We get 10 million or more in salary relief
2. We get a legitimate prospect back
I have a feeling that a focused Z pitching for his next contract will be fairly effective.
I’d be thrilled if he reverts back to 2010 form
11-6 3.33 ERA 8.1 K/9 8.3 H/9
Those are the components of a legitimate NL #2 starter.
" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico lose a ball in the Sun? "
what gives you that idea that he will be able to do that?
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by shoemile on Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
by Madison Cub Fan on Dec 21, 2011 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Problem is...
…he made only 20 starts that season because the Cubs foolishly stuck him in the bullpen. So those numbers are, if not skewed, not entirely representative of a starting pitcher.
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I have had no issues with what he's done, other than trading Colvin.
He wasn’t given much. He’s doing fairly well with it so far. However, if Prince signs a 5-7 year deal somewhere, then I will be mad.
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Dec 21, 2011 11:39 AM CST up reply actions
I don't really think Reed changes much with the midseason trade..
The Cubs will call up Jackson when he’s ready to play every day. Reed won’t play every day.
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Yeah, I'm starting to think...
…Brett Jackson won’t be our Opening Day centerfielder. Could this also have anything to do with Theo & Jed not wanting to start his service clock?
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
Jackson is 23.
… and will be starting his fourth professional season in 2012.
How much longer do you really have to wait to start his service clock?
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This may be what I'm getting at.
Admittedly, I’m not crystal clear on the service time rules. But there may be advantages to delaying his arrival for a month or three.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
They also might think that he's just not ready yet.
Also, it’s possible that they think Byrd will bounce back and increase his trade value by midseason.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
That could be it as well.
Jackson did OPS .939 in 215 PAs in Iowa this year, but maybe they want to try to maximize Byrd’s value for a deadline deal.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
it’s possible that they think Byrd will bounce back and increase his trade value by midseason.
I suppose that’s possible, but the thing is, his value really shouldn’t be all that much lower than it was previous to last season. His final numbers (besides RBI) last year aren’t THAT out of whack from the year before.
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
Smells like another Pie in the oven.
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And Bryan LaHair
" Tell me something Steve, How does a guy from Puerto Rico lose a ball in the Sun? "
Welcome back Reed
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I actually googled - reed johnson crash gif
And this was one of the images that popped up. Along with Shannon Stewart of all things.
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by RiskyBusiness on Dec 21, 2011 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
We can only hope
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by RiskyBusiness on Dec 21, 2011 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
2011 Was Most Likely an Aberration, But...
Johnson actually hit slightly better against RHP than LHP in 2011. The knock on Johnson has been that he can’t hit righties. Oh, well! I’m not expecting him to hit .312 against righties as he did in 2011. I’m hopeful that he can maybe hit .270 against righties. I doubt that he’ll get all that many AB’s versus RHP anyway. He is a nice guy to have off of the bench.
Good things come to those who wait... and wait....and wait.
I love Reed Johnson
i want his number on a flag pole at Wrigley.
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So i you can give you can take it.
i was at that Nats game
one of the best catches I’ve ever seen live
by BeltwayCubsFan on Dec 21, 2011 10:22 AM CST reply actions
I think he's going
to be a Cub for life at this point.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
This will be his age 35 season...
…and he has that nagging back problem, so you could very well be right.
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This is outstanding news.
I like the way Reed Johnson plays the game, it’s good to see him brought back. When he platooned in CF with Jim Edmonds a few years back (2008?), if memory serves they were the best CF in the NL.
I enjoy this website because it's so interesting to see folks pole vaulting over mouse turds.
2008
what a great year, with such a letdown at the end.
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Dec 21, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
Another solid move
So assuming adding a 1b and Soriano stays, who do you keep as 5th OF: Campana or LaHair? I would probably go LaHair for the power since RJ provides the D.
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by SouthWabashSoul on Dec 21, 2011 10:40 AM CST reply actions
YAY!
♪ He held me very tight under stars so bright and whispered darlin' "Who do you love tonight?" I told him "baseball, baseball...." ♫
If I may speak in intangibles for a moment...
…there seems to be a certain magic to Reed Johnson as a Chicago Cub, so I shall dutifully welcome him back.
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I always think that he and I could be friends.
Just because we have chiseled abs and stunning features, it doesn't mean that we too can't not die in a freak gasoline fight accident.
by Fat Punk Kicker on Dec 21, 2011 11:06 AM CST reply actions
Its funny, but I had a friend who hung out with him
He’s lifelong friends with Chris Woodward, said Reed was a total dick?? I couldnt believe it, but he was very adamant, got pretty worked up about it!!
by daily2b on Dec 21, 2011 1:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
love this guy
he puts up so much effort that this team really needs
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by chcubsdomination on Dec 21, 2011 11:10 AM CST reply actions
It's interesting...
to read the reactions here vs. the reactions at NSBB. Now, I’m aware that the majority of people at NSBB are the most extreme of pessimists, but still.
a whole website of ledge jumpers...no kool aide drinkers
and a few Senor Gato’s.
So i you can give you can take it.
a whole website of ledge jumpers...no kool aide drinkers
and a few Senor Gato’s.
does not compute
by jesus christos on Dec 21, 2011 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
well...
i never sensed that Senor Gato was a kool aide drinker, i just always assumed he took the opposing position just to take the opposing position.
in hindsight i guess i can see him as playing the role as kool aid drinker.
So i you can give you can take it.
No, I think you were right the first time.
Because he would usually claim he knew we were going to suck, while simultaneously bashing anyone who said we sucked.
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions
Northside Baseball, I believe.
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It is interesting
But remember only Cubs fans could argue for hours the pros and cons of signing a backup outfielder. Most of the pros relate to how great a guy/ he is etc… And most of the cons relate to his actual lackluster performance and consistent back troubles. And in order to win out over the naysayers just bring up the catch against the Nationals.
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Good signing
Except for changes in physical condition, that can manifest themselves at any time, it shouldn’t be necessary to decide who is going to make the opening day roster during spring training. I like this signing and I like this regime for deciding before they gather in AZ.
I like Reed well enough
But I really hope this means Byrd or Soriano are gone. Preferably Soriano.
I’ve seen the rumblings of Byrd back to Texas, but nothing concrete.
I love Reed Johnson something fierce
This is GREAT news because he’s a great utility player. Welcome home, Reed!
Reed
He is exactly the type of bench player that any team would love to have. This is a great signing. You look at all championship teams and the all have a guy like Reed Johnson. Willing to do anything, bat anywhere, play anywhere, and with great enthusiasm. Good guy, great signing. Now let’s get a starting lineup put together and things will be falling into place.
Good, hard-working player. Good guy, too.
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by scottsdalecubs on Dec 21, 2011 12:12 PM CST reply actions
Jeff Francis? Hopefully this Marshall deal goes through...
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#Cubs have talked to both Maholm and Francis about filling a spot at back end of the rotation. Wood younger and cheaper
THEO!
by wrigleyrocker12 on Dec 21, 2011 12:20 PM CST reply actions
aaaaaaand I just threw up
I want zero part of Jeff Francis.
by Nunyabidness on Dec 21, 2011 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, Francis is terrible and has been for the last 3 seasons
Paul Maholm isn’t much better, but at least he was good last year. I’d prefer would over either of them though
I'd quibble with calling either "terrible."
Both are basically league-average starters who will likely give you about two wins more than a replacement pitcher.
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In other words...
they’re better than Rodrigo Lopez. OK, let’s get them.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Dec 21, 2011 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
Basically, yeah.
RoLo hasn’t been a league-average starter since 2006. And I’m not saying we should get both — or either if the Marshall deal goes through. But they’re worth considering on reasonable deals.
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This is great news but seeing as how we might be bringing another Wood onto the team...
…now we have to find another Johnson to keep pace. Josh or Kelly would be fine with me.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Hmmm, the new market inefficiency.
Doubling up on player names.
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i love this guy, why do we keep signing him to 1 year deals?
we gotta lock him onto a 45 year contract!!!!!!! (joking)
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by chcubsdomination on Dec 21, 2011 2:28 PM CST reply actions
Why does Reed like the Cubs so much?
"For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love." Carl Sagan
reminds me of
Rex Hudler alot. Reed plays the game with 100% perspiration and very little natural talent. He’s gritty and what this team needs.
by ChicagoBlues1983 on Dec 22, 2011 8:17 AM CST reply actions
That's actually a pretty good comp.
Reed Johnson is a useful bench player, not only because of his attitude and “grittiness”, but because he has these useful abilities:
- he hits lefthanders quite well (career .311/.369/.464 in over 1200 PA)
- he plays outstanding defense
Any team could use a guy like that. I’m glad he’ll be a Cub for at least another year.
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