tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post1985540468692762292..comments2008-04-21T21:09:42.228-07:00Comments on YOU ARE BEING REDIRECTED TO PRO BALL NW: Clement vs. Johnson vs. Moore411-500http://www.blogger.com/profile/11244561196744025306noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-47070818713970537912008-01-15T21:05:00.000-08:002008-01-15T21:05:00.000-08:00Don't get my message wrong. I like Clement, love h...Don't get my message wrong. I like Clement, love his bat and don't want to knock him at all. I just think the M's have a group of good young catchers and eventually I think Johnson will prove to be a really good one. I am a fan of them both and hope they get the chance to play together for the M's. If we lose Johnson we might be losing a future star.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-28647652790121218592008-01-15T16:33:00.000-08:002008-01-15T16:33:00.000-08:00one thing that I failed to mention was Clement's n...one thing that I failed to mention was Clement's number one quality.. leadership. Clement has also been compared to Varitek and was the heart and soul of his USC team. He is a great motivator and presence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-43234006359234301752008-01-15T16:25:00.000-08:002008-01-15T16:25:00.000-08:00He might not get out of the salary shadow of Cleme...He might not get out of the salary shadow of Clement and the desire for the M's to get their money spent. From what I hear Johnson will be a starting catcher somewhere soon and not only a starter but a a team leader like Varitek.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-28373810829609282222008-01-14T22:29:00.000-08:002008-01-14T22:29:00.000-08:00I just don't know if Johnson will get out behind C...I just don't know if Johnson will get out behind Clement and now Moore's shadow. If he does, he better do it this yearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-38125796476020904132008-01-14T22:13:00.000-08:002008-01-14T22:13:00.000-08:00On the surface the catcher’s analysis appears logi...On the surface the catcher’s analysis appears logical but there are a couple of important factors missing. Johnson has made great strides in the very short time he has played, there is nothing to indicate that he will not continue to develop as a hitter while his defense and game calling skills will also continue to advance as well. Remember he has only played for 6 years, including college ball. He obviously is well respected by teammates and pitchers or he would not have been named captain with such short experience. His determination and leadership is well known amongst those close to him. He is clearly not a player that can be judge on the surface or strictly by stats. Johnson promises to be the next Varitek given time. A Johnson trade could be looked back on as a huge mistake that nobody even knew they were making.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-29458977736640666282008-01-07T12:53:00.000-08:002008-01-07T12:53:00.000-08:00The Mariners would have loved to move Sexson durin...The Mariners would have loved to move Sexson during the winter meetings, but there were no realistic takers. Clement isn't capable at first base just yet anyway, and if he's going to get 400+ ABs next year it will be between DH and catcher.<BR/><BR/>I was going to mention where I thought Moore would end up next season, but I guess that slipped through the cracks. I would think AA is the next stop for him, but he could skip it and move to AAA the way Johnson did, but only if Clement makes the big club. There is no rush for Moore, so I think he'd benefit from AA at this point. He has done all he can do in High Desert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5851436159701828450.post-72943593496434424762008-01-07T12:49:00.000-08:002008-01-07T12:49:00.000-08:00"Mr. Anonymous", I like that, sounds like a bad as..."Mr. Anonymous", I like that, sounds like a bad ass wrestling name. Anyway, another great post. <BR/><BR/>I also tend to think that Johnson would be a great back up, but you never know he could start some day. I like your dream scenerio of having clement play first when moore is ready, but wouldn't mind seeing him this year. The M's desperately need a big bat and he could be their man.<BR/><BR/>Do you think the M's could or would get rid of Richie some how, to start Clement?<BR/><BR/>Also where do you see moore at next year, 2A or high one A?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the run down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com