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Randy Johnson #51 | Pitcher | Arizona Diamondbacks
Height: 6-10    Weight: 231    Throws: L    Bats: R
Born: Sep 10, 1963, Walnut Creek, CA
Contract: Signed through 2008
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October 9, 2005
The LA Times reports that since Randy Johnson tossed only 62 pitches in his last outing, he could be called on in relief today or in a possible Game 5 tomorrow. "I could pitch today if I had to," Johnson said. "Anything is possible. I've done it before.
September 16, 2005
Randy Johnson was ejected in the second inning of Friday's game against the Blue Jays after arguing with the plate umpire, according to the AP. He allowed three runs on two hits in 1 2/3 innings before his departure.
September 13, 2005
Randy Johnson reported no problems with his left calf on Tuesday, according to the AP. He experienced some tightness in the calf during his last start on Sunday.
August 18, 2005
Even though the Yankees are off today, Randy Johnson will return on his usual rest to start on Sunday, according to the New York Daily News. He returned from a sore back to start Tuesday's game.
August 16, 2005
Randy Johnson, who skipped a scheduled start last Thursday because of a bad back, allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings Tuesday night. He struck out seven and walked two, but did not get a decision.
August 13, 2005
Randy Johnson is expected to make his next scheduled start on Tuesday, according to the AP. He was scratched from his start Thursday because of a bad back.
August 11, 2005
Yankees manager Joe Torre told the AP on Thursday that he will keep Randy Johnson as the scheduled starter for his next start, but could opt to give him an extra day off without pitching anyone on short rest.
August 11, 2005
After missing today's scheduled start due to inflammation in his spine, Randy Johnson may miss his next start, which is slated for Tuesday, according to the New York Daily News. "My gut is (he'll pitch) sometime past next Tuesday," GM Brian Cashman said. "We want to do it right and get it right."
August 9, 2005
Randy Johnson will miss his next turn in the rotation because of a bad back, according to the AP. "It's best to be safe," said manager Joe Torre. "If it was October, it would be a different decision." An MRI on Monday showed inflammation of Johnson's lumbar spine. Scott Proctor is a possibility to start in Johnson's place.
August 8, 2005
Randy Johnson had an MRI on Monday that showed inflammation of the lumbar spine, according to the AP. He is day-to-day and will be re-evaluated Tuesday. The Yankees still aren't sure if he'll be able to make his next start on Thursday.
August 7, 2005
Randy Johnson is bothered by a bad back and could miss his next start, according to the AP. Johnson will be examined when the Yankees return to New York on Monday. "It's real tight right now. It's hard to move," Johnson said. "I'm going to continue to get treatment. Hopefully, it will be day to day."
August 3, 2005
The Yankees have decided to give Randy Johnson an extra day of rest this week, meaning his next start has been pushed back from Friday to Saturday, according to the New York Daily News. "It wasn't going to cost him anything down the road as far as losing a start," Joe Torre said.
July 24, 2005
Randy Johnson said he will be able to make his next scheduled start, Tuesday night against Minnesota. He left his last start on Thursday with a twinge in his back.
July 2, 2005
Randy Johnson will pitch Tuesday against the Orioles on short rest, according to the AP. The Big Unit was scheduled to start on Thursday against Cleveland but was moved up in the rotation with the injury to Carl Pavano.
June 16, 2005
Randy Johnson allowed just five hits and one earned run in a complete game on Thursday. He struck out 11, the first time all season he's reached double figures in strikeouts.
May 15, 2005
Randy Johnson improved to 4-2 on Sunday despite failing to record a single strikeout in six innings. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it was the longest outing without a strikeout of Johnson's career.
May 8, 2005
Randy Johnson tested his groin by throwing 70 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday without any problems, according to the New York Daily News. He appears set to make his start on Monday.
May 7, 2005
The Yankees won't decide whether Randy Johnson will make his scheduled start Monday until after he tests his sore groin with a bullpen session on Saturday, according to the New York Daily News.
May 6, 2005
Randy Johnson is expected to test his sore groin with a bullpen session today or tomorrow, according to the New York Daily News. He's also been bothered by a bad cold, though he's expected to make his scheduled start on Monday.
May 4, 2005
Randy Johnson is not happy the Yankees decided to skip him in the rotation in order to give him time to rest his groin injury, according to Newsday. The good news is that the team no longer appears concerned that the injury will land him on the DL. "I have no doubt in my mind at all it will be one start," pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre said.
May 3, 2005
The Yankees announced that Randy Johnson will miss his scheduled start against the Devil Rays on Wednesday night because of stiffness in his left groin, according to the AP. GM Brian Cashman indicated that the injury might actually land Johnson on the DL.
March 24, 2005
The Yankees officially anounced that Randy Johnson will start on opening day against the Red Sox. The Yankees have two off days in the first week, and there's no one in their rotation who is an obvious candidate to be skipped, so Johnson may or may not get two starts. If he does, the second one will be at home against the Orioles.
March 20, 2005
Randy Johnson had his next start pushed back until Thursday in order to line him up for opening day, according to Newsday.
March 7, 2005
Randy Johnson reported no problems with his sore left calf yesterday when he threw a bullpen session, according to the New York Daily News. He is set to start tomorrow's spring game after missing his first scheduled start.
March 5, 2005
Randy Johnson, who was scratched from his first start because of a sore calf, threw 10 pitches off the mound in Tampa on Saturday and is expected to start Tuesday, according to the AP.
March 3, 2005
Randy Johnson reiterated on Wednesday that the sore calf which postponed his exhibition debut would not have prevented him from playing were it a regular season game, according to Newsday.
March 2, 2005
A sore left calf will keep Randy Johnson from pitching in tomorrow's exhibition game, according to the New York Daily News. "I'm fine, everything will be fine, so let's not get too alarmed here," Johnson said. He's now slated to make his first start on Tuesday.
January 6, 2005
The Yankees agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract extension with Randy Johnson on Thursday, according to the AP. Now all that's left to complete the trade between Arizona and New York are the physical exams for the players involved.
January 4, 2005
Commissioner Bud Selig gave his blessing Monday to a trade that will send Randy Johnson to the Yankees, according to the AP. New York was given a 72-hour window to work out a contract extension with the five-time Cy Young Award winner in order to finalize the trade. Johnson's current deal pays him $16 million in 2005 and expires after this season.