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Diamondbacks show interest in Matt Capps, Kelly Johnson

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:24:48 GMT

A pair of new names popped up on the Diamondbacks' radar this weekend in reliever Matt Capps and second baseman Kelly Johnson, two players who were not tendered contracts by their previous teams, thus becoming free agents.
Source: AZ Central.com

The Unparalleled Baseball Blog :: Non-Tendered Players Offer Versatility to Plans

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:42:44 GMT

While most of the focus this offseason has been on names such as Matt Holliday (free agent), Jason Bay (free agent), and Roy Halladay (on trade block), the non-tender deadline on Saturday brought some names onto the free agent market that could reap...
Source: Sports Blogs

Astros County :: Astros interested in Kelly Johnson

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:16:02 GMT

Kelly Johnson is 27, and due for a big rebound season. His walk rate was similar to his career rate and his strikeout rate decreased in 2009; his ISO was about the same.
Source: Sports Blogs

The RotoFeed :: D'Backs Rumors: Kelly Johnson, Randy Winn

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:06:24 GMT

The D'Backs are interested in free agent second baseman Kelly Johnson. Piecoro says signing Johnson could prompt the team to trade Augie Ojeda, who recently agreed to a $850K contract.
Source: Sports Blogs

Metsblog.com :: Buzz: Mets will Take Advantage of Non-Tenders

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:03:19 GMT

Mets GM Omar Minaya told the New York Post he intends to take advantage of the new crop of free agents who were non-tendered last Friday.
Source: Sports Blogs

The iYankees Blog :: Quick Bits: Wang, Giles, Johnson

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:17:20 GMT

Here are a few quick items to start the day: Chien-Ming Wang’s agent, Alan Nero, noted that he and his client are “not in a hurry” to sign. Brian Giles’ agent, Joe Bick, spoke briefly with Brian Cashman during last week’s winter meetings.
Source: Sports Blogs

From bevy of Baby Braves, McCann is last standing

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:25:07 GMT

The Braves’ last postseason appearance came in 2005, when an almost unfathomable 18 rookies helped Atlanta win its 14th consecutive division title. That included 12 rookies who made their major league debut that year. Think about that.
Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs

Where have you gone Andy Van Slyke? :: More on non-tenders

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:10:46 GMT

Email: WHYGAVS [at] gmail [dot] com One thing that a lot of the more hysterical reaction to the Capps non-tender is missing; it's not like we just set Mariano Rivera free.
Source: Sports Blogs

Quoted in 'All in the family'

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:26:07 GMT

Kelly Johnson said in The Register Guard:

I remember one summer when our daughter Mollie was 8 and Jordan was 2 and Marty was doing 7-on-7 at Willamette, and we were barbecuing hot dogs and a coach came up and asked Marty ‘What does your family do when you are out here?’ and he said, ‘They are right there’

Quoted in 'The RotoFeed :: Tim Hudson Extension Close'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:06:03 GMT

said in Sports Blogs:

I doubt that Vazquez would go to Colorado, but some sort of Vazquez and Kelly Johnson for Huston Street and Brad Hawpe deal could be interesting, all four of those players are only signed through 2010, although Hawpe has a 2011 option for $9.5M net.

Photo from AP Photo

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:37:53 GMT

Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar throws to first after forcing out New York Mets' Angel Pagan (16) as second baseman Kelly Johnson, center, watches the fourth-inning play in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.

Photo from AP Photo

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:41:02 GMT

Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan, bottom, is safe at second on a Jeremy Hermida ground ball as Atlanta Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson, top, cannot come up with the ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Atlanta.

Kelly Johnson & Girlschool

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:51:24 GMT