Big Apple Baseball Nov 11, 2009
Hawk096 wrote on Jul 23, 2009 5:13 PM:" First off congrats to Mark Buehrle on his first ever perfect game, but second career No-Hitter. What a game!? He was on the mound for just 32 minutes to record 27 outs. It's the first MLB Perfect Game since 2004 in which Randy Johnson tossed a Perfect Game against the Braves when he was a member of the Dimondbacks.On to the Yankees now... In this week Sports Illustrated Magazine the players poll was "Worst Outfield Arm in baseball. " No surprise here...... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
New Suns are the talk of the NBA Nov 11, 2009
What Nash heard over the summer is what Randy Johnson heard when he came back to the Diamondbacks. He was painted as an old guy with a dwindling fire, a guy looking for a soft parachute to the bottom. (AZCentral -- Sports)
HOT STOVE: Players potentially eligible for free agency Nov 10, 2009
IF Rich Aurilia; P Bobby Howry; P Randy Johnson; C Bengie Molina; P Brad Penny; 2B c-Freddy Sanchez; 2B Juan Uribe; OF Randy Winn. Washington Nationals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lincecum, Sandoval vying for awards Nov 10, 2009
Lincecum would become the first back-to-back Cy Young winner since Arizona's Randy Johnson, a Giant in 2009, captured four in a row from 1999-2002. Lincecum already owns the distinction of being the second Giant to receive the Cy Young. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Tigers part ways with Treanor, Thames Nov 7, 2009
He was a former highly-touted prospect with the Yankees, with whom he made his Major League debut by homering off Randy Johnson in his first big league at-bat. He hit 10 home runs in 184 plate appearances in Detroit in 2004, then stuck with the Tigers for good with a 26-homer season in 2006. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Giants' Molina files for free agency Nov 7, 2009
Infielder Rich Aurilia and left-hander Randy Johnson, both of whom are pondering retirement, have yet to file. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Arizona opts to keep Webb Nov 7, 2009
He ranks second in franchise history to Randy Johnson in wins, starts (198), innings pitched (1,319 2/3), and strikeouts (1,065). Webb s 15 complete games rank behind Johnson and Curt Schilling for Arizona. (Boston Globe)
Giants trio would create buzz Nov 6, 2009
Left-hander Randy Johnson and infielder Rich Aurilia are the only other Giants eligible for free agency. Coming off a season in which he hit a career-high 20 home runs, Molina, who batted. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
The Real Key to the Yankees' Win? A Bunch of Old Guys. Nov 6, 2009
Guys like Randy Johnson & Curt Schilling, for example, actually got better after age 35. A. (Slate)
Blyleven: Yanks on top, but dynasty talk premature Nov 6, 2009
In the past the Yankees have built around pitchers like Andy Pettitte and Mik 00004000 e Mussina, and plugged in free agents like Carl Pavano and Randy Johnson to fill out the rotation. It doesnt always mean success. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rivera perfect in Fall Classic since '01 Nov 5, 2009
Jay Bell pinch-hits for Randy Johnson and bunts. Rivera's throw forces Dellucci at third. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Jerry Micco's sports chat transcript (Yesterday) Nov 5, 2009
I'm leaving out Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, and Curt Schilling based on their steroid use. Jerry Micco: I'd say Maddux, but if Roy Halladay played with a better team, he'd be awfully close. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bauman: Pedro a fascinating figure Nov 4, 2009
Randy Johnson had the best argument over time, based on talent and then later on longevity, but in Pedro's peak years, even Johnson could not be said to occupy a higher le 00003FB5 vel. Now at 38, Pedro has not pitched anything like a full season since 2005. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Pettitte pitches, hits Yanks to win Nov 1, 2009
He let me know that he had one off of Kevin Brown and one off of Randy Johnson, and now he has one off of Cole Hamels. Andy works very hard, and I think playing in the National League for those few years probably helped his swing a little bit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boxing great opening Valley restaurant Nov 1, 2009
Weymouth helped launch Alice Cooper stown in downtown Phoenix with the rock star and he has worked with sports stars Randy Johnson, Mark Grace and Dan Majerle. Wergin has a background in the wind energy industry while O Connor is a veteran in the commercial real estate industry. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Burnett, Texeira, Matsui help Yankees tie Series Oct 31, 2009
They had churned through starters such as Kevin Brown, Javier Vazquez, Randy Johnson and Carl Pavano in a futile flurry that failed to regain the team's lofty level. Even CC Sabathia fell short in the opener when New York returned to the Series this year. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Sanchez signs two-year contract Oct 31, 2009
The Giants maintain exclusive negotiating rights with their potential free agents -- a list that includes catcher Bengie Molina, right-hander Brad Penny, left-hander Randy Johnson and outfielder Randy Winn -- for 15 days after the World Series ends. Sabean said the club is "engaged in some level of conversation with each one of them," though he added he wasn't certain if any contract offers will be made. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Losing Game 1 at new stadium not new Oct 29, 2009
Cliff Lee became the first lefty to throw a World Series complete game since Randy Johnson shut out the Yankees in Game 2 in 2001. Lee's 10 strikeouts were the most by a pitcher since Josh Beckett fanned 10 Yankees in his Game 6 shutout that clinched the 2003 World Series. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Webb a key to D-backs rotation in '10 Oct 29, 2009
While the D-backs received some criticism for letting Randy Johnson go and spending more money on Garland than they were willing to pay Johnson, the move paid dividends as Garland outpitched the Big Unit. In addition, the D-backs were able to get a player they liked in infielder Tony Abreu from the Dodgers for Garland just prior to the Sept. 1 Trade Deadline. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
POSNANSKI: Indians fans asking what might have been Oct 29, 2009
Lee and Sabathia never had great seasons at the same time -- they were never quite Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling. Lee went 18-5 and finished fourth in the Cy Young voting in 2005, but Sabathia had one of his least impressive seasons (15-10, 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Byrnes, D-Backs may be near split Oct 28, 2009
Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split. Byrnes, D-Backs may be close to split. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Sabathia all aces for Yanks, picked ALCS MVP Oct 27, 2009
Kevin Brown, Randy Johnson and Javier Vazquez all flopped in New York. And homegrown Chien-Ming Wang was a bust in the 2007 playoffs. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Upbeat Moyer happy to rejoin Phillies Oct 19, 2009
Only Andy Pettitte (36), Tom Glavine (35), Randy Johnson (16) and Mike Hampton (10) have started more. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Yankees leave Angels out in the cold Oct 18, 2009
They thought it was all that kept them from a World Series, but men like Kevin Brown, Randy Johnson and Javier Vazquez failed to deliver on their promise. After a cold, damp and blustery Friday night in the Bronx, the Yankees are three wins shy of their first trip to the Fall Classic since 2003, and CC Sabathia, the $161 million man, continued to prove he is the type of ace who can return them to glory. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nurses wanting to unionize face unlikely foe: Feinstein Oct 18, 2009
Randy Johnson, the Chamber's senior vice president for labor, immigration and employee benefits, told a forum last month that there's no compromise in the works. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
NL West Preview and Predictions Oct 17, 2009
The 45-year old Randy Johnson is as likely to match his 2007 innings total of 56. 2 as he is his 208 total of 184. (San Francisco, TheInsiders.com)
Bauman: Value of CC continues to pay off Oct 17, 2009
In 2005, in an ALDS against these same Angels with the series tied at 1, the Yankees gave the pivotal Game 3 start to Randy Johnson. Johnson will go to the Hall of Fame some day, but on this day, his destination was a very early shower. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
2009 San Francisco Giants Preview Oct 17, 2009
A lot of Giants fans, I have sensed, seem to be particularly optimistic this spring that the reigning NL Cy Young award winner , along with five-time winner Randy Johnson, can help lead their team back to the top of the diluted National League West and into the World Series ... After watching the club ink Randy Johnson to a one-year deal this past winter, many consider the Giants Starters to be the teams strongest asset. (San Francisco, TheInsiders.com)
Readers Write 10/16 Oct 16, 2009
Re: Ex-Falcon spent sad life in long, lonely end zone (News, Oct. 4): Randy Johnson was one of the nicest people I ever met. Of course, he, Tommy Nobis and Billy Lothridge were the pride of the 1966 Falcons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Clark, Pedrique first Astros interviews Oct 15, 2009
As far as handling marquee players, he dealt with Randy Johnson, Steve Finley and Luis Gonzalez in Arizona. "The one thing I understood back then is you have to treat those guys with respect, you have to be honest and be up front and that's one thing I'm going to bring to the table with the Astros," he said. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Sabean, Bochy receive extensions from Giants Oct 15, 2009
There were significant highlights this season, most notably Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter against San Diego on July 10 and left-hander Randy Johnson becoming the 24th pitcher in major league history to win 300 games. Sabean guided the wild-card Giants to the 2002 World Series and NL West crowns in 1997, 2000 and '03, their last year in the playoffs. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
At 42, Hoffman shows no sign of slowing Oct 13, 2009
The next oldest was Giants lefty Randy Johnson, who turned 46 on Sept. 10, then Tim Wakefield of Boston (43 on Aug. 2), infielder Omar Vizquel of Texas (42 on April 24), pitcher John Smoltz of Boston and St. Louis (42 on May 15), pitcher Doug Brocail of Houston (42 on May 16) and Hoffman. Hoffman is already one of only six Brewers pitchers to work past his 40th birthday and one of them was the catcher Dempsey, who pitched two innings in 1991. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Miller headed to Arizona Fall League Oct 13, 2009
Randy Johnson, who broke into the big leagues with the Montreal Expos in 1988, labored a couple of seasons and was dealt to Seattle. In 1990, at age 26, Johnson had his first breakthrough season, going 14-11 (3. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Kazmir hopes his start is a walk in the park Oct 11, 2009
Among active pitchers, only Randy Johnson, Kerry Wood, and Martinez have a higher average. But his numbers declined in recent seasons as Kazmir lost some velocity and faith in his slider. (Boston Globe)
Posada not jumping with joy with Game 2 role Oct 9, 2009
Posada started 68 consecutive Yankees playoff games before John Flaherty caught Randy Johnson in Game 3 of the division series against the Angels on Oct. 7, 2005. Johnson lasted just three innings, and Posada hit for Flaherty in the fourth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Posada planning to contribute off bench Oct 9, 2009
NEW YORK -- The last time Jorge Posada did not start in the playoffs was Oct. 7, 2005, when then-manager Joe Torre decided that backup John Flaherty was better suited to catch Randy Johnson in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Angels. He was wrong. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Eyes on Molina when he catches A.J. Oct 9, 2009
Odds are good that Posada will play at some point in Friday's game -- it's been four years since he didn't start a playoff game, back when John Flaherty regularly caught Randy Johnson in 2005, and a full decade since he didn't play at all. The catcher that day for Game 3 of the 1999 World Series against the Braves was Girardi. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Resilient Rox even NLDS Oct 9, 2009
"I forgot when was the last time I hit a home run," quipped Torrealba, who went deep against the Giants' Randy Johnson way back on May 6 at Coors Field. "They [his teammates] don't even believe it. I don't believe it myself, I'm telling you.". (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Fresno homeless find new home Oct 9, 2009
Larry Arce, executive director of the Fresno Rescue Mission on G Street in downtown Fresno, has not read the report but thinks the $100,000 figure "is about right Water tank could grow downtown Fresno housing Six months ago, the 3.6-acre lot on H Street north of the Monterey Street bridge was the site of a large homeless encampment. Now it is destined for a key piece of infrastructure a large water tank intended to open the door to more new housing construction downtown. City officials expect to... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
2009 Recap: NL West Oct 7, 2009
QUOTE TO NOTE: "You can see relieving's not my gig. I guess they call that a senior moment, don't they?" -- LHP Randy Johnson, 46, who began walking back to the dugout after closing out a victory over the Diamondbacks ... FREE AGENTS: C Bengie Molina, INF Juan Uribe, INF , OF Randy Winn, LHP Randy Johnson, RHP , RHP Bobby Howry ... C Snyder (microdiscectomy) is expected to be 100 percent when spring training begins after undergoing the same surgery LHP Randy Johnson has had three times. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Molina to catch Game 2 for Yankees Oct 7, 2009
In the past, Mike Mussina, David Cone, and Randy Johnson all preferred throwing to catchers other than Posada. Girardi was a teammate of Posada when Cone preferred throwing to him, so Girardi understands this story line as much as anyone. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Hernandez nabs AL Pitcher of the Month Oct 7, 2009
This year, he became just the fifth Mariners pitcher to have a 200-strikeout season, and he joined future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson (1995, '97) as the only pitcher in franchise history to post 200 innings, 200 strikeouts, 15 wins and a sub-3. 00 ERA in a single season. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Baseball playoffs are a little unusual Oct 7, 2009
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Ex-Atlantan dies Oct 6, 2009
3:48 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009. Former Atlanta resident, humanitarian killed in Afghanistan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
3 Americans share Nobel medicine prize Oct 6, 2009
8:06 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
NL: Phillies prepare to defend title Oct 6, 2009
Giants 4, Padres 3, 10 innings: At San Diego, Randy Johnson made what could be the last appearance of his 22-year career, pitching one inning of relief for the Giants. Although the Big Unit gave up an unearned run in the seventh that tied it at 3, Pablo Sandoval provided the go-ahead run when he homered on the first pitch of the 10th inning. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Twins, Tigers in 1-game playoff Oct 6, 2009
Randy Johnson made what could be the last appearance of his brilliant, 22-year big league career, pitching one inning of relief in San Francisco's victory over host San Diego yesterday. Although the Big Unit gave up an unearned run in the seventh that tied it at 3, Pablo Sandoval provided the go-ahead run when he homered on the first pitch of the 10th inning off Ryan Webb (2-1). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Apple Baseball Oct 6, 2009
Hawk096 wrote on Jul 23, 2009 5:13 PM:" First off congrats to Mark Buehrle on his first ever perfect game, but second career No-Hitter. What a game!? He was on the mound for just 32 minutes to record 27 outs. It's the first MLB Perfect Game since 2004 in which Randy Johnson tossed a Perfect Game against the Braves when he was a member of the Dimondbacks.On to the Yankees now... In this week Sports Illustrated Magazine the players poll was "Worst Outfield Arm in baseball. " No surprise here...... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Giants skipper Bochy, GM Sabean look toward 2010 Oct 6, 2009
There were other significant highlights, too, most notably Jonathan Sanchez's improbable no-hitter against San Diego on July 10 and lefty Randy Johnson joining the 300-win club in June. Sabean received a two-year extension in 2007 that took him through this year and the Giants have a club option for 2010. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Veterans guards fight for spots in Hawks camp Oct 6, 2009
6:33 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Thrashers' Armstrong day-to-day Oct 6, 2009
4:39 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009. Thrashers' Armstrong day-to-day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Giants manager Bruce Bochy, GM Brian Sabean plan for 2010, fully expect to be a part of it Oct 6, 2009
There were other significant highlights, too, most notably Jonathan Sanchez's improbable no-hitter against San Diego on July 10 and lefty Randy Johnson joining the 300-win club in June. Sabean received a two-year extension in 2007 that took him through this year and the Giants have a club option for 2010. (FOX61, CT)
Giants develop new personality in '09 Oct 5, 2009
" Others reinforced the team's foundation. Randy Johnson, a future Hall of Famer, arrived as a free agent and hastened the pitching staff's maturity. Said Cain, "He told me, 'I hate losing. That's a great mentality, because we all do. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
If only offense matched the pitching ... Oct 5, 2009
25 million in 2009), Randy Johnson ($8 million), Bengie Molina ($6 million), Noah Lowry ($4 ... Contract issues Free agents: Randy Winn, OF; Randy Johnson, LHP; Bengie Molina, C; Bob Howry, RHP; Rich Aurilia, INF; Juan Uribe, INF; Brad Penny, RHP. Eligible for arbitration: Tim Lincecum, RHP; Brian Wilson, RHP; Jonathan Sanchez, LHP; Ryan Garko, 1B. Player options: None ... 88 ERA (BOS/SF) Randy Johnson, 8-6, 4. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Minnesota, Detroit win, force one-game playoff Oct 5, 2009
Randy Johnson made what could be the last appearance of his 22-year big league career, pitching one adventuresome inning of relief in San Francisco s 4-3 win in San Diego in 10 innings. Johnson struck out two, increasing his career total to 4,875. (Boston Globe)
Around the Majors: 10/05/09 Oct 5, 2009
Giants 4, Padres 3: Randy Johnson made what could be the final appearance of his brilliant, 22-year big league career, pitching one adventuresome inning of relief in visiting San Francisco's win against San Diego. Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 2: Doug Davis pitched eight strong innings and Chris Young homered, leading visiting Arizona past Chicago. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sandoval seals Giants' season-ending win Oct 5, 2009
Randy Johnson, who thrived elsewhere for 21 seasons but distinguished hiself as a Giant by winning his 300th game on June 4, allowed an unearned run in an inning of relief. But the future Hall of Famer concluded his outing -- and perhaps his career -- with a flourish by striking out the formidable Adrian Gonzalez to strand Padres on second and third base. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants lose; Cain assesses his season Oct 4, 2009
The Giants have scads of money coming off the books from expiring contracts, about $28 million for Roberts, Bengie Molina, Randy Winn and Randy Johnson. Neukom said the amount of deferred salary the team owes in 2010 will be less than the 2009 total. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cain stubborn, but takes loss to Padres Oct 4, 2009
So cherish the efforts of San Francisco's primary starters -- Cain, Tim Lincecum, Barry Zito, Randy Johnson, Jonathan Sanchez and Brad Penny. Virtually each game brought the possibility of another masterly display of dominance, finesse or both. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Veterans to sit as Giants end season Oct 3, 2009
The Official Site of the San Francisco Giants. San Francisco (87-73) at San Diego (74-86), 7:05 p.m. PT. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Diamond Legends Of Troy Fantasy Baseball Camp... Oct 3, 2009
Diamond Legends Of Troy Fantasy Baseball Camp Set For December Former USC players like Randy Johnson and Tom Seaver among those who will participate ... Campers will receive instruction from many Trojan legends including Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver, Aaron Boone, Bret Boone, Don Buford, Jeff Cirillo, Morgan Ensberg, Randy Flores, John Jackson, Geoff Jenkins, Jacque Jones, Bill Lee, , Gabe Alvarez and others. (Usctrojans.com)
Winning season gives Braves confidence Oct 2, 2009
Randy Johnson (35 in 1999), Bob Gibson (34 in 1970) and Curt Schilling (33 in 2002) were the only pitchers in Major League history to achieve longer streaks from the start of the season. Because it will be part of FOX's Game of the Week package, Saturday's game against the Nationals will start at 4:10 p.m. ET. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Unit in no rush Oct 2, 2009
Randy Johnson not rushing decision on future ... Randy Johnson not rushing decision on future ... SAN FRANCISCO - Randy Johnson will take his time deciding whether to pitch next year. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Lincecum wraps up his season with win Oct 2, 2009
The last cheers of the day were reserved for Randy Johnson, the 303-game winner who worked a scoreless ninth. But the wise 46-year-old knew who truly occupied center stage. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Thursday's baseball highlights Oct 2, 2009
Randy Johnson will take his time deciding whether to pitch next season ... The Twins top the Tigers to stay alive; Randy Johnson weighs his future. (News & Observer -- Sports)
