Tyler Kepner had a good piece on Nick Johnson yesterday in the Times. I love Johnson, so I’m hoping he stays healthy, cause if he does, chances are the man will produce:
He does not want to think of himself as the guy who walks a lot.
“It goes back and forth with me in my head, because when I’m not swinging well or I get in a little funk, it’s because I’m passive, and I’m 0-2 like that,” Johnson said on Tuesday, snapping his fingers for emphasis. “I don’t mind hitting with two strikes, but when those times come, I have to be conscious of it, know it, and I’ve got to be ready to hit. I can always go back to being comfortable and walking.”
Sing it with me Nancy Sinatra stylee:
Nick's stick is made for walkin',
and that's just what he'll do...
0-2 count don't matter
Nick's stick is gonna walk all over you.
are ya ready, Stick?
start walkin!
And if he doesn't stay healthy, are we going to get to see Montero DH?
[2] fine by me. If it looks like Stick will be down for a few weeks, I'd give the kid his at-bats. Not at #2 though.
i was not happy when Nick was traded away, but then I found myself in DC and was happy again. Then he made it back to Yankees, which for me means I get to see him 10 times in Baltimore. Very exciting. Can't wait to see him reproduce his gonzo OBP.
[2] Sounds like that's a distinct possibility, though Montero will have to hit in Triple-A first. Not that I'm worried he won't.
[2] I hope you're right. i fear we're going to be seeing a lot of lineups with both Gardner and Winn though.