Lil Bit Special Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/content/printer_friendly/nym/y2008/m02/d14/c2373042.jsp 02/14/2008 11:02 AM ETMLB.com FLUSHING -- The New York Mets announced today they have signed outfielder Ben Johnson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Johnson, 26, batted .185 (5-27) with one double and one RBI in nine games last season with New York. He made five starts in leftfield and two in rightfield for the Mets. In addition, the 6-1, 229-pounder hit .271 (51-188) with 26 runs scored, 10 doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI in 53 contests with New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League. Johnson fractured his left ankle on August 2nd last year with the Zephyrs and underwent left ankle fracture dislocation surgery on August 6th. Dr. Jonathan Deland performed the procedure at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He has hit .230 (51-222) with 14 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 26 RBI in 98 career major league game with the San Diego Padres and Mets. (he's from Memphis, Tennessee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/content/printer_friendly/nym/y2008/m02/d14/c2373042.jsp 02/14/2008 11:02 AM ETMLB.com FLUSHING -- The New York Mets announced today they have signed outfielder Ben Johnson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Johnson, 26, batted .185 (5-27) with one double and one RBI in nine games last season with New York. He made five starts in leftfield and two in rightfield for the Mets. In addition, the 6-1, 229-pounder hit .271 (51-188) with 26 runs scored, 10 doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI in 53 contests with New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League. Johnson fractured his left ankle on August 2nd last year with the Zephyrs and underwent left ankle fracture dislocation surgery on August 6th. Dr. Jonathan Deland performed the procedure at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He has hit .230 (51-222) with 14 doubles, three triples, seven home runs and 26 RBI in 98 career major league game with the San Diego Padres and Mets. (he's from Memphis, Tennessee) Errr suddenly this move now DOESN'T make sense. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Bit Special Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Errr suddenly this move now DOESN'T make sense. ??? well... he is a minority.... that counts for a few points in Minaya's player rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 well... he is a minority.... that counts for a few points in Minaya's player rankings. Your probably right. Damn I wish I had a cpoy of Omar's point book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 well... he is a minority.... that counts for a few points in Minaya's player rankings. They also signed Brady Clark to a minor league contract= never hurts to bring in veterans for potential depth in case of injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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