Oh we're talking about Jim Johnson, not Chad Johnson

Yes, why would you want a late-inning reliever to be good at striking guys out?

It's not like they frequently need to strand runners or be able to pitch out of jams to preserve a lead...

Let's change directions...

So Grady Sizemore is beginning baseball activities this week and could be ready to play again soon.

How much would you be willing to spend on a Sizemore flyer? In all likelihood, he is never again close to the player he was, but on the off chance he is...

I'd be fine with seeing KC offer $3-5 million for Sizemore and taking a chance on him regaining his form. Assuming he's healthy NOW, of course.

With Dyson coming back, you have insurance. And can give Sizemore a lot of rest when needed.

Link?

He's another Frenchy. PASS

No. His injury history just doesn't justify the risk, and his knees and back are problematic at best. .224/.285/.422 in 71 games back in 2011 and with his knees his speed element is most likely toast. I'd much rather cut ties with Frenchy and keep Lough as a swing guy, although we have a really lefty heavy outfield already.

Not sure what you mean.

Sizemore in no way resembles Francoeur as a player. He's patient, takes walks, and posted 4 seasons that were better than Francoeur's best by the time he was 26.

Sizemore, when healthy, was a complete hitter who worked counts, got on base, and punished mistakes. He also played a very solid CF and could easily handle RF. Oh, and he was a much better baserunner than Francoeur, stealing bases at a 76 percent clip (compared to Francoeur, who is successful just under 60 percent of the time).

Only if he's healthy. Which he isn't.

Even if the speed element is gone, I think there's a chance he's still capable of being a .280/.350/.450 hitter.

That would be a pretty nice element to add to the Royals' offense.

I wouldn't put all eggs in that basket, but if he's willing to come back for a few million dollars and you can sign him, what's the harm?

I gave you 10 million a year for a left fielder, 7 million for a right fielder and you got a CF back as part of the trade for my Cy Young pitcher. NOW you need 4 million more.... WHY?/ David Glass

Hasn't played in 2 years and when he did he put up a sub .300 OBP(Limited games) And hes 30 now. You really think he can put up those numbers? I don't.

The Frenchy contract is even harder to explain now than it was the moment it was offered, which is pretty damn sad, since most everyone knew how stupid the deal was in the first place.

It makes a little more sense now that it's pretty obvious Frenchy and Melky were juicing in 2011 and one of them stopped after they got a fat contract.