Back up from the clubhouse, where there were some new details concerning Josh Johnson's early exit from Thursday's game against the Brewers. Seems there were some concerns about Johnson's right shoulder, though all parties emphasized there is nothing seriously wrong with the Marlins' ace.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez said the decision was made to remove the ineffective Johnson after the fourth inning because there was "something there -- nothing serious" with Johnson's pitching shoulder. Said Johnson: "It just doesn't feel great. I wanted to go back out there. It's not tight. Almost weak. But then I came in here and did all the strength stuff, and they told me it's not weak. I've heard stories of people leaving Colorado and feeling absolutely awful their next start."
Johnson labored all game and was lifted after throwing four innings, his shortest outing since June of the 2007 season. He remains on schedule to make his next start in five days.
Great, Anibal Sanchez, Scott Proctor and now Josh Johnson. Way to get these guys ready for the season coaching staff.
Posted by: Jorge | May 14, 2009 at 05:10 PM
No doubt...You know the bullpen guys will be going down soon with the amount of innings that they have been forced to throw. Poor conditioning, poor coaching, no execution on the field, when the hell is someone going to get fired!!!
Posted by: vivasicily | May 15, 2009 at 01:32 AM
Man we are playing like crap......can't get any worse ???????
Posted by: thejuandiggler | May 15, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Can we get any worse? With the cuban Fredi "the bullpen killer gonazlez" and the unamazing amezaga still around, there is no telling how bad things can continue to get for this team. These bums gotta go for things to change.
Posted by: SickofFrediandAmezaga | May 16, 2009 at 01:34 PM