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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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December 29, 2006
The Yankees and Diamonabacks continue to make progress on a trade involving Randy Johnson, according to the New York Daily News. The Yankees would like to get at least two of the following three pitchers from Arizona: Dustin Nippert, Micah Owings and Ross Ohlendorf.
December 27, 2006
The Yankees have already talked to the Padres and Diamondbacks, among others, regarding possibly trading Randy Johnson this offseason, according to the New York Daily News. The club is hoping to resolve talks by the end of the weekend, though Johnson has a full no-trade clause.
December 26, 2006
The Padres are a team that could be interested if the Yankees are willing to deal Randy Johnson, according to the Union-Tribune. Setup man Scott Linebrink could be involved in a deal for Johnson, whom the Yanks may want to unload so they can go after either Barry Zito or Roger Clemens.
December 25, 2006
ESPN reports that the Diamondbacks have made a three-player offer to the Yankees in an attempt to acquire Randy Johnson. The Padres could be included in any deal, though it's not clear how far talks may have progressed.
October 26, 2006
Randy Johnson underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a herniated disk in his back, according to the AP. "The surgery went fine. The doctor said he was thrilled," said Johnson's agent, Barry Meister.” Johnson, who pitched through the injury in the latter part of this season, is expected to be ready for the start of next season, although he might start the spring training behind the other pitchers.
October 19, 2006
Yankees GM Brian Cashman stated on Wednesday that Randy Johnson might start spring training behind the other pitchers, but he expects him to be ready for the start of the season, according to Newsday. Johnson is set to undergo back surgery late next week.
October 17, 2006
Randy Johnson has decided to undergo surgery on his ailing back, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. The surgery date will be set sometime this week. Johnson is expected to be ready for spring training.
October 10, 2006
Randy Johnson will likely have surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back, according to the AP. "I believe he'll probably have surgery, but we need to hear it from Dr. (Robert) Watkins," GM Brian Cashman said. If Johnson decides to have the surgery, he may not be ready for spring training. "I suspect in theory he would be behind at least a very little bit," Cashman said.
October 4, 2006
Randy Johnson played catch yesterday and remains on target to start Game 3 against the Tigers, according to the New York Daily News. He'll throw a bullpen session today, though, to test out his ailing back.
October 1, 2006
Randy Johnson, who has been dealing with a herniated disc, threw an encouraging bullpen session on Sunday, and it appears as though he'll be able to start Game 3 of the ALDS, according to the AP. "It was surprisingly good," Johnson said. "Everybody was more pleased than I was, so I guess that's a good thing. My only concern is a stiff back." Johnson threw 41 pitches in the session.
September 30, 2006
One day after receiving a epidural shot to treat a herniated disc, Randy Johnson played catch for seven minutes, then threw eight pitches on flat ground in the outfield on Saturday, according to the AP. Johnson said he'll throw a bullpen session Sunday to prepare his balky back for the playoffs. "My arm felt good, but tomorrow will be the real barometer on how I feel," Johnson said. "And then, obviously, if I get through that, how my back feels on Monday." Johnson is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of next week's first-round playoff series against Minnesota or Detroit.
September 29, 2006
Randy Johnson has a herniated disc in his back and his status for the playoffs is uncertain, according to the AP. Johnson received an epidural injection Friday. "Hopefully that will ease the discomfort," New York manager Joe Torre said. "If it doesn't ease the discomfort, I'm not sure he's going to be able to pitch. But we don't expect that to be the case." Chien-Ming Wang and Mike Mussina will open the playoffs for the Yankees; the team was hoping to have Johnson pitch the third game of the division series.
September 27, 2006
Randy Johnson is expected to start New York's third game of the playoffs, following Chien-Ming Wang and Mike Mussina.
September 27, 2006
There was no news yesterday regarding Randy Johnson, who missed his last start due to back spasms, according to Newsday. The Yankees still plan to have Johnson as a part of their postseason rotation, but nothing can be known for certain. "I think you always keep your fingers crossed when it comes to the health of your pitchers," manager Joe Torre said. "I guess you could say they're like thoroughbred horses. They're champions, but anything can happen at any time."
September 26, 2006
Manager Joe Torre is playing wait-and-see with Randy Johnson, who will not start for the rest of the regular season because of back spasms, according to the AP. Johnson was scheduled to pitch Thursday against the Orioles, but was scratched earlier this week. "We're not shutting him down for a long period of time," Torre said. The Yankees hope Johnson is ready for the playoffs next week, but have no timetable for his return.
September 25, 2006
Randy Johnson will not pitch on Thursday because of back spasms, according to the AP. "It's been a progression thing," Johnson said Monday. "Let's get it taken care of, and obviously the regular-season start doesn't mean much. So we'll get ready for the postseason game." The Yankees have not announced a replacement for Johnson.
August 29, 2006
As a result of Tuesday's rainout, Randy Johnson will be pushed back on day and start on Thursday, according to the AP. Jaret Wright will start the night game of Wednesday's doubleheader instead of Johnson.
August 4, 2006
Randy Johnson failed to strike out a batter for the second consecutive start on Friday. Johnson allowed four earned runs on nine hits and no walks in six innings against the Red Sox. "I don't want to be the wheel that's falling off the wagon here. That's where I am at right now," Johnson said. "I want to feel like I am contributing."
July 16, 2006
The New York Daily News reports that manager Joe Torre said the Yankees "don't anticipate" any problems stemming from tightness Randy Johnson reported around his right armpit during Friday's outing. "Nobody said anything and (Friday) night he seemed to be fine with it," Torre said.
June 19, 2006
The New York Daily News reports that Randy Johnson is expected to drop his appeal of a five-game suspension following tonight's start. Since the Yankees are off Thursday, if Johnson drops his appeal, he wouldn't make his next start until a week from today.
June 15, 2006
Randy Johnson is expected to appeal his five-game suspension, according to the AP. Johnson was suspended for plunking Eduardo Perez in defense of Jorge Posada, who was hit on the elbow by a pitch earlier in the game. If Johnson does appeal his suspension, then he will make his next scheduled start on Monday.
June 15, 2006
Randy Johnson was suspended five games by major league baseball and the suspension will be begin Friday barring an appeal, according to the AP. Johnson received the suspension for throwing at Cleveland's Eduardo Perez in retaliation for Jorge Posada getting hit on the elbow by a Jason Johnson offering on Wednesday. Johnson's next start is scheduled for Monday, which will change if he accepts the punishment, but if he appeals he will be allowed to play until his case is heard.
June 14, 2006
Randy Johnson was ejected in the seventh inning after throwing a pitch too close to Cleveland's Eduardo Perez after both benches were warned earlier in the game, according to the AP. The outing was one of Johnson's better games this season. He allowed one run and four hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking none.
May 10, 2006
Randy Johnson, who allowed seven runs (two earned) in 3 2/3 innings Tuesday night, underwent an MRI on his left shoulder Wednesday to make sure he isn't hurt, according to the AP. Tests on the shoulder showed nothing abnormal. "We just wanted to get that aside," manager Joe Torre said. "Now he can focus on mechanics." Johnson is scheduled to pitch again Sunday against Oakland.
April 26, 2006
Randy Johnson will make his next start on Saturday against the Blue Jays on five days rest instead of going on Friday, according to the AP. Jaret Wright is now slated to start on Friday.
April 14, 2006
Yankees manager Joe Torre said that Randy Johnson will make his next start on Tuesday, according to the AP. The Unit left Thursday's start after five innings due to stiffness in his right shoulder.
April 13, 2006
According to the AP, Randy Johnson was removed from Thursday's start after five innings due to stiffness in his right shoulder, although the problem does not appear to be serious. "Everything's fine. Everything's good," said Johnson, adding later, "I don't need to go out there every time and pitch seven, eight innings." Both Johnson and Yankee manager Joe Torre said they expect him to make his next start. "I think this is just a freak thing," Torre said.
March 1, 2006
The Yankees have named Randy Johnson their opening day starter, according to the AP. It will be the 14th opening day assignment for Johnson, who was 17-8 with a 3.79 ERA last season.