Yankees Talking to Nick Johnson
Yankees have expressed interest in former Yankee Nick Johnson to DH for a year. I don't really like the idea seeing as Nick can't stay healthy and has hit 20 homers once. Maybe if he were a secondary option at DH, and came off the bench.
about 2 years ago
KingHenrik
25 comments
0 recs |
Email
PrintComments
-1
as a DH…less risky.
If Matsui can stay healthy as a DH with 2 knees ready to snap at the next swing…Johnson, who merely has bad injury luck…can stay healthy.
"It ain't over till its over"---
3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Different roles ...
Nick is a 1b/DH only; they need Swish for OF unless they sign someone else.
I likey.
to DH? Off the Bench? Play some good D off the bench when Tex needs to hang out with Kate Hudson?
"It ain't over till its over"---
3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.
i'll take his
.420+ on base pct. in front of tex and a-rod.
by tombradylikesdudes on Dec 16, 2009 9:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
wow
you think a guy with a career OBP of .402 (even higher the last few years) is a bad choice but Guerrero and Thome are good choices???
just wow
by Brian5517209 on Dec 17, 2009 1:14 AM EST up reply actions
Thome...maybe.
Too old tho don’t ya think?
Guerrero is a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE idea..especially over Nick Johnson.
"It ain't over till its over"---
3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Shoot atleast Vlady would give you 25-28 homers
Johnson is great on getting on base….but that’s about it….no pop at all and injury prone….
Not thrilled with the move but his OBP. Makes it seem pretty stupid too bash it knowing who our 3 and 4 hitters are…….
-Announcemen Forwarded To The Following: Boston Blowsox, New York Pets, Philadelphia Phonies, And Any Other Team Who Ain't The With The Empire.................
Getcha' Fuccin Rings Up........
by NYYWinsRings27 on Dec 17, 2009 1:07 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Vlady's not getting 25-28 HR anymore.
Lucky if he gets 20.
Nick Johnson, in THIS stadium…could get 20. Don’t doubt that…playing in the Nats stadiums in the years, he hasn’t had a favorable HR stadium at all.
plus…..Nick gets on 40% of the time…Vlad…34% of the time..I’ll take Nick batting in front of Tex and A-Rod.
"It ain't over till its over"---
3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Like it
Perfect 2 hole hitter, gets on base A lot, a doubles machine, we already know he can play in New York, DHing will help him stay healthy (hopefully), AND only a 1 year deal? Do it…..No really do it now!
Would be really frustrating...
To see the Yankees sign Nick Johnson, who would only DH for us, after letting Matsui go because he can only DH.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Dec 17, 2009 10:47 AM EST reply actions
Nick is younger.
+ he’s more likely to NOT take a dump this season (which Mats certainly can at his age).
Matsui’s knees could snap at any second too.
And don’t get around the fact at where he’d be playing….15-20 HR for Nick is not out of the question.
He’s a good RBI guy too…Jeet better be in shape.
"It ain't over till its over"---
3rd down + Steve Smith = 1st Down.
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 17, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
No Way
Nick Johnson is always injured. Granted, when healthy, he could hit some home runs in the new Stadium, but I don’t think the Yanks should bring him back.
Thome is old and fading. Guerrero is also a major injury risk who seems to be fading quickly; it’s one thing when a great hitter in his prime swings at everything because he can hit everything, but an aging slugger who swings at everything is not what the Yankees need.
by albanyattorney40 on Dec 17, 2009 11:13 AM EST reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Community Guidelines
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
