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    M’s send Rob Johnson to San Diego

    Steve RudmanBy Steve RudmanDecember 21, 2010Updated:October 8, 20128 Comments1 Min Read
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    M's sent Rob Johnson to San Diego

    The Mariners traded catcher Rob Johnson to the San Diego Padres Tuesday for a player to be named later, or cash considerations. The Mariners made the move in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for DH Jack Cust.

    The Mariners designated Johnson for assignment on Dec. 13, shortly after they acquired Miguel Olivo.

    Johnson began the 2010 season as Seattle’s starting catcher, but was sent to AAA Tacoma in early August. He took with him a .191 batting average and an American League-high nine passed balls.

    Johnson underwent three off-season surgeries before the 2010 season: repaired torn labrums on his right (10/15/09) and left hip (11/3/09), and had surgery on his left wrist (11/17/09).

    Selected by the Mariners in the fourth round of the 2004 amateur draft, Johnson hit .200 (94×470) with 48 runs, 29 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs and 42 RBI in 161 games in parts of four seasons with the club.

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    8 Comments

    1. kenking on December 21, 2010 11:47 pm

      comments now working

    2. 1174 on December 22, 2010 7:31 am

      Having healed from his injuries, and having been traded away from the misery at Safeco, Johnson will now hit .324 with 40 homers. Oh, and not have a passed ball all season.

    3. Tim on December 22, 2010 10:19 am

      Rob Johnson won’t be missed by me.

    4. Tim Garrison on December 22, 2010 10:23 am

      Hopefully our catcher won’t be so bad this year.

    5. Tim Garrison on December 22, 2010 10:25 am

      Good luck in San Diego

    6. Tim Garrison on December 22, 2010 10:25 am

      Hopefully the Padres backstop isn’t too big…

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