Cubs sign Reed Johnson

[X]

I hope you guys really, REALLY like Reed...he'll be the opening day CF and stay there until they call up Jackson in June...My guess is Byrd is going to Cincy.

 

[Rice Cube]

I hope you guys really, REALLY like Reed...he'll be the opening day CF and stay there until they call up Jackson in march...My guess is Byrd is going to Cincy.

Yeah, I read that from the Brewers fan but never linked a source...you got a source for the Byrd rumor?

 

[Captain Obvious]

You're not paying him to be a superstar. $3MM is about half a win over replacement that you're betting he produces. Reed has shown he can do that over the course of his career. He's not a superstar, but he can play all OF spots and he can hit against LHP. Keep the salary down and it's a solid deal.

Fair enough, but most of the value you're getting out of him is just replacement value. In his 3 years with the Cubs: 6.4 runs with the bat, 1.2 with the legs, -3.4 with the glove, 27.6 in replacement, and -1.1 positional. Whether or not you agree with UZR or whatever metric is irrelevant, as you can see that replacement is where all the value is coming from. In his time with the Cubs, he's been worth just over 3 wins, and 2.7 of that is just from playing. I just feel like there is a better option there.

 

[ZDemp34]

I hope you guys really, REALLY like Reed...he'll be the opening day CF and stay there until they call up Jackson in march...My guess is Byrd is going to Cincy.

I wouldn't mind that at all.

 

[X]

Yeah, I read that from the Brewers fan but never linked a source...you got a source for the Byrd rumor?

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Just that...basically saying what we already know. Byrd's available if the price is right...the reds would be interested...we're already in trade talks w/ Cincy who needs a CF...we're looking to dump salary and leaning towards full-rebuild mode...we've contacted Coco Crisp and Jeff Francis (both replacement-type players???)

Speculation.

 

[Captain Obvious]

I hope you guys really, REALLY like Reed...he'll be the opening day CF and stay there until they call up Jackson in June...My guess is Byrd is going to Cincy.

DeJesus Christ in CF & LaHair in RF.

 

[Rice Cube]

Fair enough, but most of the value you're getting out of him is just replacement value. In his 3 years with the Cubs: 6.4 runs with the bat, 1.2 with the legs, -3.4 with the glove, 27.6 in replacement, and -1.1 positional. Whether or not you agree with UZR or whatever metric is irrelevant, as you can see that replacement is where all the value is coming from. In his time with the Cubs, he's been worth just over 3 wins, and 2.7 of that is just from playing. I just feel like there is a better option there.

Well yeah, you're just buying a replacement level player. I thought that was what I was saying :lol:

 

[Captain Obvious]

Well yeah, you're just buying a replacement level player. I thought that was what I was saying :lol:

I'm pretty sure that LaHair and maybe even Campana(with his legs) can do that for league minimum. I just don't really care for the signing :lol:

 

[Jntg4]

I thought that Drew Stubbs was still Cincy's CF?

 

[Rice Cube]

I'm pretty sure that LaHair and maybe even Campana(with his legs) can do that for league minimum. I just don't really care for the signing :lol:

That's fine. We're all meh about it but it's a drop in the bucket for a fraction of a win. Life goes on.

 

[waldo7239117]

Cubs Re-Sign Reed Johnson |

Today the Cubs brought back a fan favorite to a 1-year deal and that’s outfielder Reed Johnson. Terms were not announce, but believe to be less that 3 million. Which it should be… around 1.5 million would have been a good deal. The deal in still pending a physical, however. The Cubs brought back Reed Johnson last year on a minor league deal. So… he got a better deal that in ’11 after a pretty good season.

Reed Johnson will not be a starter by any measure, but most likely will be the 4th outfielder. Playing in spot starts or coming in for defensive purposes, if Alfonso Soriano is still on the team come 2012. Who the Cubs want to trade and could be working on a trade. IF they will pay majority of his contract.

In 111 games Reed Johnson batted .309 with 5 home runs, 28 rbi’s in 246 at-bats. However, Reed Johnson is more about his defensive and his clubhouse presence.

The Cubs re-signing Johnson does that mean the Cubs will not pursue Yoenis Cespedes, Jorge Soler and top prospect Brett Jackson will not be affected. Tony Campana may be a affected a little and lose playing time. I still see Campana making the team as the 5th OF and the pinch runner.

I’m glad to see Reed Johnson return in Cubbie blue!

 

[Mr. Cub]

I've always liked Reed. Especially last year when he hit that homer late off Mariano.

 

[CubbyBear2290]

YESS! The Cubs have brought back the Great Reed Mantle!!!!

 

[X]

I thought that Drew Stubbs was still Cincy's CF?

he is. Cincy fans hate him tho - lol. Dunn's K's w/ out Dunn's production.

 

[ZDemp34]

he is. Cincy fans hate him tho - lol. Dunn's K's w/ out Dunn's production.

Production? What production? :shrug:

 

[FootballJunkie5]

Awesome, he is full speed ahead all the time.

 

[Rice Cube]

One year deal. Numbers to come.

Cubs Reach Agreement With Reed Johnson: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Rice Cube]

Update: $1.15MM

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

Ehh alright

 

[Jntg4]

1-year $1.15M

Surprised nobody posted this a few hours ago. Waldo, get writing.