A's may be willing to eat most of Jim Johnson's contract in a trade. Should O's consider? (DFA)

[bpilktree]

I guess he fills that Guilmet spot ok.

He can't go down though and Guilmet will be sent down either today or tommorow. If he was left handed I would least have a bit of interest we have plenty of good right handers now.

[Redskins Rick]

Does Burnett have a NTC? If he does, NY is 100% on that NTC.

Limited No-Trade according to:

http://www.spotrac.com/mlb/philadelphia-phillies/a.j.-burnett/

[Rene88]

DD is prob afraid him and Buck will rekindle old flames:)

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[Frobby]

How in the world did this turn into a Burnett thread?

As to Jim Johnson, I would have some interest in having him in the organization in 2015. But not now. His confidence is shot and whatever his problem is, it probably won't be fixed in the middle of a season.

[AdamK]

I will believe Johnson can be effective again when I see it, so under no circumstances should the Os bring him back and hope he can contribute if given a non-closer role.

The prescription for Johnson at this point seems like he needs to go on to pitch in a different league where he can leave behind any lingering pressure of failing on the biggest stage. Play internationally, Jim. That doesn't mean he wouldn't have all that pressure thrust upon him the moment he comes back to the MLB, but it would atleast be a way for him to exorcise whatever demons possess his talents.

[Can_of_corn]

I will believe Johnson can be effective again when I see it, so under no circumstances should the Os bring him back and hope he can contribute if given a non-closer role.

The prescription for Johnson at this point seems like he needs to go on to pitch in a different league where he can leave behind any lingering pressure of failing on the biggest stage. Play internationally, Jim. That doesn't mean he wouldn't have all that pressure thrust upon him the moment he comes back to the MLB, but it would atleast be a way for him to exorcise whatever demons possess his talents.

They have limited slots for foreign born players in the NPB and KBO. I can't think of any examples of teams using them for a relief pitcher.

[weams]

I will believe Johnson can be effective again when I see it, so under no circumstances should the Os bring him back and hope he can contribute if given a non-closer role.

The prescription for Johnson at this point seems like he needs to go on to pitch in a different league where he can leave behind any lingering pressure of failing on the biggest stage. Play internationally, Jim. That doesn't mean he wouldn't have all that pressure thrust upon him the moment he comes back to the MLB, but it would atleast be a way for him to exorcise whatever demons possess his talents.

Who'da thunk? Sittin' drunk on a wagon to Mexico. Ah well, What a chump. Well my head got a bump. When I hit it on the radio.

[weams]

They have limited slots for foreign born players in the NPB and KBO. I can't think of any examples of teams using them for a relief pitcher.

There really are not many opportunities for Anglos to play for money throughout the world.

[weams]

There really are not many opportunities for Anglos to play for money throughout the world.

Al Chambers was from my town. He used to play twilight ball. He could hit it over the rail road tracks.

[Can_of_corn]

There really are not many opportunities for Anglos to play for money throughout the world.

If there are limited slots why pick up Johnson when you could have Eveland, or Liz?

[AdamK]

I will believe Johnson can be effective again when I see it, so under no circumstances should the Os bring him back and hope he can contribute if given a non-closer role.

The prescription for Johnson at this point seems like he needs to go on to pitch in a different league where he can leave behind any lingering pressure of failing on the biggest stage. Play internationally, Jim. That doesn't mean he wouldn't have all that pressure thrust upon him the moment he comes back to the MLB, but it would atleast be a way for him to exorcise whatever demons possess his talents.

They have limited slots for foreign born players in the NPB and KBO. I can't think of any examples of teams using them for a relief pitcher.

Tough break for Jim.

[Can_of_corn]

Tough break for Jim.

Someone will give him a ML contract next spring.

[AdamK]

Someone will give him a ML contract next spring.

You are likely right. By then, who knows? Maybe he'll have turned it around.

I hope we are not that team, however.

[Can_of_corn]

You are likely right. By then, who knows? Maybe he'll have turned it around.

I hope we are not that team, however.

He could very well have a 40 save season for some team next year. Hardest part about closing is getting the job in the first place.

[foxfield]

Personally, I would be fine with having him back, at little to no cost. DD has actually done a good job of continuing to build ML depth. I agree with Frobby, that he should be of no use to us this year.