As careful readers know, things are looking up for veteran Durham Bulls infielder Elliot Johnson. He's on the 40-man and looks to be a regular middle infielder for the Rays next year.
Steve Slowinski over at DRaysBay has just put up a terrific interview with Elliot and his wife, Nicole (one of our favorite bloggers). Here are a couple of quotes just as teasers. You really should head over and take a look.
On stealing bases:
Charlie [Montoyo, Bulls manager] is actually a little conservative when it comes to stealing bases believe it or not.
On his late development as a shortstop:
We had a guy by the name of BJ Upton playing short during the time when I was in the minors, so they developed me as a second baseman and we all know how that played out. So I only started playing short regularly late in the ‘09 season.
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Thanks for that link, interesting interview. My only complaint is that, with all of the great Mexican options around here, Nicole chooses El Rodeo. I suppose that is just being picky, though. I will certainly be root for EJ with the Rays next year.
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ReplyDeleteDRR- Ha. I love El Rodeo! What are some other options? I like Cosmic Cantina, but I like somewhere that has more service, especially if I'm hiring a sitter. Elliot loves Mi Barrio, but we haven't really run across much more. I would love to hear of some other options in town to try out!
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