Nick Johnson DH FA Fri 3/2/12 9:28 AM
Nick Johnson
DH FA
Orioles manager Buck Showalter has indicated that Nick Johnson will likely make the Opening Day roster if he's healthy.
"If Nick is healthy and on the field, I think he's a contributor," Showalter said. "I think he brings some things that I'd really like to have our guys feed off of with some of the on-base percentage and deep counts." The O's brought Johnson in on a minor league deal last month, and if he does manage to stay healthy, he could steal some at-bats away from Chris Davis at first base. He batted just .201/.316/.332 with six home runs and 13 RBI over 216 plate appearances with the Indians' Triple-A affiliate last season but boasts a .401 career OBP.