Posted February 14, 200520 yr Did anyone else see this. he is third on the rockies depth chart. I am sure there are some hard feelings with him and the organization but he is really trying to get out of Colorado. What a fabulous back-up catcher he would make at $750,000. He would be a great back-up for Loduca so he would be well rested. Probably not going to happen and we would have to give up a pretty good prospect, but it sure makes an interesting thought imo.
February 14, 200520 yr Cons he didn't leave in good terms and complained about PT while he was sucking. Pros Some Fans would love to see him back
February 14, 200520 yr I doubt he'd be happy to come here as a backup when he could start at a bunch of other clubs. Doesn't he have a no-trade clause?
February 14, 200520 yr Hard feeling? You betcha there are hard feelings. He's better off, and the franchise is better off not having him return here. That the Rockies are willing to pay those kinds of numbers just to get rid of the guy speaks volumes as to how pivotal the trade (from the Marlins to the Rockies) was in the first place.
February 14, 200520 yr If the Marlins wanted to pay that much for a backup catcher, they would have re-signed Redmond.
February 14, 200520 yr IMO dont do it...ive talked to charles a couple of times and he still thinks he's the best catcher in the league which of course he wasnt even in his prime....anybody that picks this guy up as a back-up get ready to hear some crying...
February 14, 200520 yr How much did Redmond make last year? How much did the Twins give him this year?
February 14, 200520 yr Hell.. redmond made $840k last year. Johnson costing $750k would be fine with me... better than DeFelice or Treanor.
February 14, 200520 yr It could work for the short run, but I'm not sure if he'll be happy being a bench player in the long run. He'd probably voice his displeasure to the FO and hurt team chemistry.
February 14, 200520 yr Even though CJ played for the Hurricanes ( my favorite non-pro team, obviously), and the Marlins, I don't want him. I was disappointed in him a few years ago. And he really would hurt our team chemistry.
February 15, 200520 yr Id love to have him back as long as he understands his role on this team what would we have to give up though, considering how much the Rox would be willing to pay maybe Enc.... a guy can dream cant he?
February 15, 200520 yr if cj cant start on the rockies what organization would he start for at the major league level?
February 15, 200520 yr Id love to have him back as long as he understands his role on this team what would we have to give up though, considering how much the Rox would be willing to pay maybe Enc.... a guy can dream cant he? 685481[/snapback] :mischief2
February 15, 200520 yr Delgado, Cabrera, Lowell, Pierre. Those four position players are more marketeable than Johnson right now. However, he would give us a better off the bench option than either Treanor or DiFelice (Willingham isn't an option at this point, IMO). I wouldn't do it, but I wouldn't be disappointed if we did it (if that makes sense).
February 15, 200520 yr The probably with CJ as a backup is that although for that price he is an excellent person to have on the bench, LoDuca plays a lot. CJ wont be getting too many at bats, maybe once a week at best he can get a start and not even that. As for team chemistry, if he knows his role as a bench player then its ok. but w/e it wont happen he'll start for another team
February 15, 200520 yr My works at a bbq store and CJ is in there alot so the 2 of them talk, and last week he said that CJ came in and they were talking about where he is going and CJ said its almost a done deal that he is going to Tampa.
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