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Jon St. Laurent
I don’t mean to be rude, but Johnson wasn’t part of the 2013 Justin Morneau trade. The Pirates sent Duke Welker to the Twins as the 2nd piece of that trade and then, in November, traded back for him, sending the Twins Johnson
Steve Adams
Not rude to post a correction by any means. I spaced a bit there, since Johnson and Welker were the two PTBNLs the Twins could choose from and they chose Welker initially before flipping him back to PIT for Johnson following the season. I appreciate the correction.
Jon St. Laurent
Glad I could help! Just wanted to be polite as I gave the correction.
Eric 23
Do Japanese teams specifically target a certain type of player? Is it simply “We are looking for AAAA players” or do they specifically target certain skill sets that they feel would succeed in Japan?
Flash Gordon
I don’t know what they look for in pitchers but as far as hitters they want the next Wladmir Balentin or Matt Mutton. I’m kidding though one thing they definitely scout is plus power that does not make it on this side of the Pacific.
Joe Valenti
They can’t afford major league talent so they look for the closest they can possibly get
Revery
I think it’s great there is a secondary market where guys like this can get paid. Million bucks is no joke.
Steve Adams
Right. Have to be happy for guys like Johnson and Albers, and it’s always a nice story when someone like Vogelsong or Colby Lewis figures it out over there and has a few nice years back in the States once they’re into their 30s.
connfyoozed .
I’m still waiting for Mike Carp to play for the Hiroshima Carp. Hey, it could happen…
Flash Gordon
Yes, I love it!