Nick Johnson, a favorite FA target, has reportedly inked a deal with the Yankees for 1-year, $5.5M. The Yankees were on the verge of bringing Nick Johnson back to the Bronx Thursday night on a one-year contract worth about $5.5 million, a move that could mean the end of Johnny Damon’s time in pinstripes This is a pretty big bummer… Read more →
There’s a good chance the Giants could use the FA market this offseason to upgrade at first base. The good news for the Giants is that the 1B market is cram-packed with options. You can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a first baseman looking for work. The market is full of guys like: Carlos Delgado, Nick Johnson, Russell Branyan,… Read more →
A common rumor that’s been floated among Giants fans all offseason is trying to acquire Nick Johnson from the Nationals. The 29-year-old first baseman is a career (.272/.395/.458) hitter over parts of 6 seasons. In 2006, while posting a career season — an OPS+ of 149 — Johnson collided with teammate Austin Kearns while attempting to catch a foul ball…. Read more →