Posted on November 29, 2009 by Andrew Flynn
Josh Johnson: 2-to-1 In Favor of Staying
Marlins GM Michael Hill said Sunday that there was no chance Josh Johnson would be traded this winter. “Yes, I can say with certainty, yes,” Hill said when asked if Johnson would remain with the team into next season. Johnson trade speculation started nine days ago, when he and the Marlins reached an impasse on extension talks. (Rotoworld)
Also: Josh Johnson’s agent Matt Sosnick would be “surprised” to see the pitcher traded this winter, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. “I’d be less surprised if Elijah showed up at my parents’ house this Passover than if they trade him before the start of the season,” Sosnick said. According to two sources with knowledge of the club’s intentions, the Marlins do not plan to trade Johnson this winter. Speculation ran rampant following a “tweet” by John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus on Friday night, but it appears the Marlins will hang on to their young ace for now. (Rotoworld)
Apparently Debunked: John Perrotto of Baseball Prospectus hears that the Marlins are willing to trade Josh Johnson “right now” for the right package. It stands to reason that the Marlins would entertain offers for the 25-year-old Johnson with a weak free agent market and Roy Halladay also expected to be traded this winter. While Johnson won’t cost the $15.10 million Halladay will next season, teams would have to give up some combination of major-league ready talent and prospects in exchange for two years of team control of one of the best young power arms in the game. (Rotoworld)