Tag Archives: Elliot Johnson

Rays Trade Elliot Johnson to the Royals

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

A week after designating Elliot Johnson for assignment, the Rays sent him to Kansas City as the final piece of the James Shields-Wil Myers trade. This is in a small sense a win-win scenario. Johnson—having accepted an outright assignment before—could … Continue reading →

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Farnsworth, Johnson Officially On-Board; Brignac, Other Johnson Designated For Assignment

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

The Rays have made the contracts of Kyle Farnsworth and Kelly Johnson official while also releasing the financial terms. Farnsworth returns at a base salary of $1.25 million for 2013, with built-in incentives that could double his salary. The reliever said … Continue reading →

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Elliot Johnson’s Bizarre Strikeout Rate

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Elliot Johnson topped 100 plate appearances during the Milwaukee series, and I have to admit that I’m more interested in him than I expected, but perhaps not for the best reasons. Entering the season, my general sketch of Johnson’s assets … Continue reading →

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Daily Process: Price Dominates Brewers

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

If you did not see the game, then just know that David Price was at his finest. After some early inning struggles, an early exit for Price was conceivable, but he rebounded and completed eight innings on 120 pitches. Price … Continue reading →

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Game-Changer: Elliot Johnson’s Failed Bunt

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

For those that missed the bunt I’m referring to, it came in the ninth inning on Thursday night. With runners on first and second and nobody out, Joe Maddon sent Elliot Johnson up in John Jaso’s post. Johnson had his … Continue reading →

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