Elliot Johnson Rumors & News
- Tampa Bay Rays
- #9 | SS/2B/3B/LF BatsSThrowsR
- Height6-0
- Weight190
- Age28
- Experience 4 years
- Salary $486,100
- BirthplaceSafford, Arizona
Elliot Johnson sends average soaring
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Royals infielder Elliot Johnson had two hits Wednesday against the Angels for his fourth multi-hit game since April 30. Johnson is batting .423 (11 for 26) in his last 10 games (eight starts), raising his average from .118 to .302. But Johnson has just a double, home run and an RBI in that 10-game stretch.
May 16, 2013Royals' Yost says playing-time adjustments don't signal platoon in outfield or at second
Kansas City Star — Increased playing time in recent games for Jarrod Dyson (pictured) and Elliot Johnson stems primarily, Royals manager Ned Yost said, from a desire to ride a player's hot streak. Yost dismissed the suggestion that he's instituted a platoon arrangement in the outfield or at second base.
Kansas City Royals May 16, 2013Royals' Johnson getting more time at second base
Kansas City Star — Elliot Johnson's strong play of late is earning him some more time at second base. Johnson made his fourth start in the last five games on Saturday, even though his modest four-game hit streak was snapped Friday.
Kansas City Royals May 11, 2013Royals riding red-hot Elliot Johnson
CBSSports.com Fantasy — For the fourth time in the past five games, Royals infielder Elliot Johnson earned the start at second base as the team continues to ride his hot streak. Johnson had his modest four-game hitting streak halted Friday but is hitting a solid .357 during the month of May, prompting additional playing time while Chris Getz has sputtered. "He's swinging the bat well and playing exceptional defense. He's made some nice plays up the middle," manager Ned Yost told the Kansas City Star. "But when (Chris Getz) gets hot, we'll ride him. Our record with Getz in the lineup is well above .500 for the last tw...
May 11, 2013Elliot Johnson provides power vs. former teammates
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Royals infielder Elliot Johnson has struggled to get going, but facing his former team seemed to provide him with a spark Wednesday. Johnson hit his first home run of the season Wednesday in a 9-8 win over the Rays. He went 1 for 4 in the game. Johnson is batting .208 with one extra-base hit and two RBI in 24 at-bats.
May 2, 2013Kansas City Rallies From Early Deficit to Defeat Tampa Bay
The Ledger — Elliot Johnson homered against his former team and the Kansas City Royals rallied from an early five-run hole, beating the Tampa Rays 9-8.
Tampa Bay Rays May 1, 2013Royals rally from 5 down, shade Rays 9-8
Topeka Capital-Journal — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Elliot Johnson homered against his former team and the Kansas City Royals rallied from an early five-run hole, beating the Tampa Rays 9-8 on a cold, blustery Wednesday night. Lorenzo Cain and Jeff Francoeur each drove in a pair of runs for the Royals, who trailed 5-0 in the third inning before slowly chipping away at the Tampa Bay lead. They eventually pulled ahead with a five-run sixth off Rays reliever Jake McGee (0-2), and then held on through the final three innings for their second straight comeback win. read more
Kansas City Royals May 1, 2013Elliot Johnson a utility line for Royals
CBSSports.com Fantasy — One of the traits Royals manager Ned Yost seeks in a player is his versatility at several positions. After arriving in a trade from the Rays during the offseason, Elliot Johnson seems like a natural fit for that billing, as he is capable of filling any spot in the infield and has range to patrol the outfield. "He's extremely versatile. Depending on situations, I can put him anywhere in the field and feel good about it," Yost told MLB.com. "Switch-hitter, puts the ball in the play. He can do a lot of things. He was a very impressive player for me. He probably impressed me more than anybody we h...
April 2, 2013
Indians notebook: Ubaldo Jimenez gives up three homers in final spring tuneup
Akron Beacon Journal — SURPRISE, Ariz.: Ubaldo Jimenez completed his spring training assignments by giving up three runs and three hits in 4⅔ innings, as the Kansas City Royals beat the Indians 5-1 at Surprise Stadium. He kept runners off the bases for the most part, but he needed 85 pitches to retire 14 batters. He also gave up solo homers to Alex Gordon, Jeff Francoeur and Elliot Johnson.“One was on a hanging curve and the others were fastballs,” manager Terry Francona said. “I didn’t him want him to have to exert himself.”That is, Francona didn’t want to see Jimenez throw another 15-20 pitches, especially if he w...
Cleveland Indians March 29, 2013
Season Preview 2013: Ben Zobrist's New Role
DRaysBay — After an offseason full of roster moves and acquisitions, skipper Joe Maddon will have some choices to make this year regarding Ben Zobrist's role on the baseball diamond. In 2012, the Rays' super-utility man played 71 games (541.1 innings) in right field and split the other 800.1 innings between shortstop and second base, where he shared playing time with Elliot Johnson, Sean Rodriguez and Ryan Roberts. Like every season in Zorilla's career, Maddon will find a new way to utilize him on the field in 2013. New additions to the middle infield will likely cause Zobrist to play more in rig...
Tampa Bay Rays March 7, 2013Johnson back in action for K.C.
CBSSports.com Fantasy — After dealing with a bruised shin earlier in camp, Royals shortstop Elliot Johnson returned to action in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the A's. He went 0 for 1 in the 8-2 win.
March 6, 2013Royals - Elliuot Johnson-SS
Rotoinfo — Elliot Johnson (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday after dealing with a bruised left knee.
March 4, 2013Royals | Elliot Johnson to return Tuesday
KFFL — Kansas City Royals 2B Elliot Johnson (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday, March 5, ...
March 4, 2013
Front Office reflections on the Shields-Myers trade
DRaysBay — Ken Rosenthal recently made his best effort to describe the mentality of Dayton Moore. The general manager of the Kansas City Royals traded four of his fifteen best prospects -- including a top ten prospect for all of baseball, Wil Myers -- to the Tampa Bay Rays this off-season in exchange for two years of James Shields, five years of Wade Davis, and utility infielder Elliot Johnson. That's a difficult thing to explain. Moore was raised in the school of John Schuerholz, the former general manager and current president of the Atlanta Braves. During his tenure as GM, Schuerholz was known...
Tampa Bay Rays March 1, 2013Royals | Elliot Johnson still out
KFFL — Kansas City Royals SS Elliot Johnson (knee) is likely to remain out another day or ...
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