April 5, 200521 yr Didn't see a thread on this...... Charles Johnson signed with the Devil Rays yesterday Article ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays addressed their need for a backup catcher, signing Charles Johnson to a one-year contract before Monday's season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 33-year-old, four-time Gold Glove winner hit .236 with 13 homers and 47 RBIs in 109 games for Colorado in 2004, but did not fit into the Rockies' plans for this season. He was traded to Boston last week as part of a deal that sent reliever Byung-Hyun Kim to the Rockies, however the Red Sox immediately designated Johnson for assignment and released him. Tampa Bay had discussions with Colorado about a possible trade for Johnson during the offseason and jumped at the opportunity to finally get him. ``Charles has got a ton of experience,'' Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella said, adding that he thinks the addition of Johnson will help Tampa Bay's young pitchers. ``There's no substitute for experience, especially behind the plate.'' Johnson had a $9 million salary, but the Devil Rays will pay the minimum $316,000. The Rockies and Red Sox pay the remainder.
April 5, 200521 yr Let's see how this affects Cash, who is the backup C i think? 729213[/snapback] Yeah, the Rays now have Hall, CJ, and Cash as their catchers.
April 5, 200521 yr Author I'd expect CJ to be primary backup. And that's how it's going to go for him for the remainder of his career I think. We'll see if his ego agrees.
April 6, 200521 yr CJ isn't going to start in Tampa unless Hall really, really sucks at the plate. Behind the plate, he's one of the best in the game today.
April 6, 200521 yr I'm disappointed he didn't sign with us, if he was going to swallow his pride and accept a backup role then he should have came back.
April 7, 200521 yr Author I heard he asked to leave the team already for personal matters. 730913[/snapback] http://www.marlinbaseball.com/forums/index...showtopic=40966
April 12, 200521 yr CJ returns tonight. Tim Laker designated for assignment to make room on the roster for him.
April 13, 200521 yr CJ returns tonight. Tim Laker designated for assignment to make room on the roster for him. 739654[/snapback] guess the wife is in remission eh?
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