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Thursday, May 15, 2008

AP: Nationals 1B Nick Johnson put on disabled list

Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist.

He is expected to miss four to six weeks. Washington plans to activate first baseman Dmitri Young from the DL on Friday.
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Johnson was injured on a swing late in Tuesday night’s game.

The oft-injured Johnson missed last season while recovering from a broken leg. He is batting .220 with five homers and 20 RBIs this year. He has walked 33 times, however, giving him a .415 on-base percentage.

NTNgod Posted: May 15, 2008 at 09:26 PM | 19 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Jimmy P Posted: May 15, 2008 at 09:29 PM (#2782569)

Damn, I had May 1st!

2. Esoteric Posted: May 15, 2008 at 09:30 PM (#2782572)

If it weren't bad luck, Nick Johnson would have no damn luck at all.

3. The cushions are crowded for Edmundo

Posted: May 15, 2008 at 09:33 PM (#2782575)

Once again, Captain Renault has to feign shock.

4. Petuniaviles Posted: May 15, 2008 at 09:50 PM (#2782588)

Pretty funny that a guy with an iso-onbase of .195 hurt himself swinging the bat. Almost like he knew it was coming.

5. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: May 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM (#2782597)

Honestly, Nick just may not be cut out for this professional athletics thing. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

6. JPWF13

Posted: May 15, 2008 at 10:19 PM (#2782608)

He is expected to miss four to six weeks.

damn, 8 to 12 months....

7. jyjjy Posted: May 15, 2008 at 11:33 PM (#2782661)

If it weren't bad luck, Nick Johnson would have no damn luck at all.

Yeah, poor guy has only made close to 10 mill over 5 years... I hope his luck turns around.

8. Jimmy P Posted: May 15, 2008 at 11:48 PM (#2782666)

Yeah, poor guy has only made close to 10 mill over 5 years... I hope his luck turns around.

I was thinking the same thing. He'll never have to work a 9-5 job in his life, he gets to play a game for a living, and when he's done with that he can coach, scout, or just live off interest. I wish my luck were that bad.

9. Cooperstown Schtick Posted: May 15, 2008 at 11:51 PM (#2782667)

If your body doesn't hold up well to the rigors of activities like swinging a bat -- not even checking a swing, but just swinging a bat -- you may be ill suited to the occupation of baseball player.

On edit: he gets to play a game for a living Or, you know... not.

10. NTNgod Posted: May 15, 2008 at 11:52 PM (#2782668)

and when he's done with that he can coach

"Former major leaguer Nick Johnson was struck by lightning while coaching a Little League game this afternoon...."

11. Rich Posted: May 16, 2008 at 12:06 AM (#2782676)

If it wasn't for bad luck...

12. mashimaro Posted: May 16, 2008 at 12:08 AM (#2782677)

Was he the last person on that often injured list for this season? Has Griffey been injured yet?

13. Levi Stahl Posted: May 16, 2008 at 02:08 AM (#2782761)

All I know is that he gave my fantasy team seven weeks of .415 off the waiver wire. I'll take it.

14. Dock Ellis on Acid

Posted: May 16, 2008 at 02:41 AM (#2782788)

Death, taxes, the sky is blue, there are long lines at the post office, and Nick Johnson is on the DL.

Life makes a little more sense now.

15. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: May 16, 2008 at 03:06 AM (#2782811)

Was he the last person on that often injured list for this season? Has Griffey been injured yet?

I'm amazed Kerry Wood has held up.

16. Esoteric Posted: May 16, 2008 at 03:13 AM (#2782817)

I never thought I'd say this, but I really wish Nick Johnson would use HGH. Help the poor dude heal faster, I dunno.

17. The Non-Catching Molina (sjs1959) Posted: May 16, 2008 at 04:04 AM (#2782847)

Are we sure he's not Jack Clark's illegitimate son?

18. rlc Posted: May 16, 2008 at 04:40 AM (#2782867)

I think he and Chris Snelling are the same person - they've never appeared in a game together...

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