Kyyle23 4,489 Posted March 23, 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2008/n...tory?id=3307800 Is he worth taking a flyer on? Came from the Aaron Rowand school of Grindy-ish Things(i think they were college teammates, IIRC), pretty similar player except more of a corner OF. Always was tough on the Sox, but then again, bringing in guys who are always tough on the Sox doesnt always work out(cough, erstad, cough). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disco72 0 Posted March 23, 2008 Where would he play? Actually, maybe that shouldn't be in green. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dick Allen 5,566 Posted March 23, 2008 He'd be worth taking a flier on, but the Sox have guys in Anderson and Quentin that are probably better and don't have the playing time for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearSox 0 Posted March 23, 2008 He has always hit lefties really well... but he is nothing more then a platoon player. And we don't have anyone to platoon him with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kjshoe04 1 Posted March 24, 2008 Heard on the score a bit ago that the cubs are looking into Reed Johnson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metz 0 Posted March 24, 2008 He'll probably go to the Rays. They have been looking for a 4th outfielder and were actually going to look into trading for Reed but in-division trades dont happen, so this just gives them a chance to add him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easyw 0 Posted March 25, 2008 I actually suggested before the 07 season that the Sox should've made a run at acquiring him - he would've solved both the CF and leadoff problems - something Grinderstad failed at (as we all knew he would). Too bad he got injured. Still, he is definately a guy that I would take a chance on. I'm not sure where he would fit on the Sox today. Maybe San Diego could use him? Or the Dodgers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamTell 100 Posted March 25, 2008 I was shocked when I saw that he was cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easyw 0 Posted March 25, 2008 With Granderson's injury and Sheffield's age, he might also be a good fit for the Tigers. Or the Mets: http://www.metsgeek.com/articles/2008/03/2...d-all-about-it/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metz 0 Posted March 25, 2008 Reed Johnson signs 1 year deal with the Cubs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockRaines 59 Posted March 25, 2008 QUOTE(JFields27 @ Mar 25, 2008 -> 12:49 PM) Reed Johnson signs 1 year deal with the Cubs cubs fans are rejoicing because not only is he better than Murton, but also everyone else on the market. Of course I disagree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WilliamTell 100 Posted March 26, 2008 Dang, the Cubs had to sign him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easyw 0 Posted April 13, 2008 Good thing the Sox didn't bother to spend $1 mil to sign him. He's only batting near .400 with an OBP of .500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witesoxfan 0 Posted April 13, 2008 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Apr 13, 2008 -> 04:57 PM) Where exactly would he fit on this team? Why would he have signed here? His OPS is worse than that of Quentin, Swisher, and Dye...and it's really not even close. And he's not hitting "about .400" while getting on base at about a ".500" clip unless Joe Crede also has "about 10 homers" right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitesoxfan101 0 Posted April 14, 2008 (edited) He's hitting .286 after today with a .696 OPS, and he's a career .280 hitter and .750 OPS guy so i'm not sure where the idea he's on a hot start is coming from. He also is a poor fielder, doesn't steal bases, and has no power. He's a decent pickup for the Cubs since they have nothing in CF, but we're not missing out on a lot here. Edited April 14, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easyw 0 Posted April 28, 2008 Through 20 games, 68 at bats, Johnson is hitting .324 with a .405 OBP. True he has no homers, and is only 1 for 3 in SBs, but he has 9 RBIs and 13 runs scored. Defense? His amazing catch against the Nationals in DC on friday night was one of the best you'll ever see. Johnson is no hall of famer, and I'm not going to compare him to Swisher - they are two very different players. However, how nice would it be to have Johnson in CF and leading off and have Swisher in LF (and Dye in RF)? I'm just sayin'... Johnson is overlooked, better than most 'experts' think... and The Jays were insane for cutting him loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
witesoxfan 0 Posted April 28, 2008 QUOTE (easyw @ Apr 27, 2008 -> 08:34 PM) Through 20 games, 68 at bats, Johnson is hitting .324 with a .405 OBP. True he has no homers, and is only 1 for 3 in SBs, but he has 9 RBIs and 13 runs scored. Defense? His amazing catch against the Nationals in DC on friday night was one of the best you'll ever see. Johnson is no hall of famer, and I'm not going to compare him to Swisher - they are two very different players. However, how nice would it be to have Johnson in CF and leading off and have Swisher in LF (and Dye in RF)? I'm just sayin'... Johnson is overlooked, better than most 'experts' think... and The Jays were insane for cutting him loose. Carlos Quentin b****slaps Reed f***in Johnson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShoeLessRob 1,588 Posted April 28, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 27, 2008 -> 08:41 PM) Carlos Quentin b****slaps Reed f***in Johnson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo's Drinker 0 Posted April 28, 2008 Reed Johnson or Soriano, nice decision making cubs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kalapse 869 Posted April 28, 2008 .773 OPS and 104 OPS+ He gets on base via the leaning elbow (5 HBP all of which were fastballs just off the inside corner that nicked his elbow guard) and hits singles. Fun player. Carlos Quentin's OPS is over 220 point higher that Mr Johnson's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitewashed in '05 0 Posted April 28, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 27, 2008 -> 08:41 PM) Carlos Quentin b****slaps Reed f***in Johnson LOL!!!! Hell Yes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo's Drinker 0 Posted April 28, 2008 How are Quentin and f***domes number comparisions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockRaines 59 Posted April 28, 2008 QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Apr 27, 2008 -> 09:27 PM) How are Quentin and f***domes number comparisions? .329 .452 .934 For f***udome .288 .435 .996 for Q Fuk's number are somewhat going down and Q's up. But Q hits with more power obviously, hes slugging .562 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swingandalongonetoleft 115 Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Reed Johnson's batting stance/the thing growing on his face piss me off. And who names their kid "Reed"? Other than that I think it was a good pickup based on their outfield plight. The fans are lovin him and he seems to have a positive effect in the clubhouse (I'm assuming). He's getting playing time now with Sosariano out, but anyone else think Pie was on someone's s*** list over there? Edited April 28, 2008 by ChiSox35 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balta1701 5,228 Posted April 28, 2008 QUOTE (ChiSox35 @ Apr 27, 2008 -> 10:46 PM) anyone else think Pie was on someone's s*** list over there? Well, perhaps the better question is when we should add Pie's name to the list of "People the Cubs really should have traded before they hit the big leagues". AKA the P list...Prior...Patterson...Pie... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
