Randy Johnson Signs with the Giants
December 26, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
Randy Johnson garnered a lot of attention on the free agent market despite his advanced age. On Friday, he found a home when he signed a contract with the San Francisco Giants.
The 45-year-old Johnson signed a deal worth approximately $8 million over one season. However, there are performance bonuses that could make the deal worth as much as $13 million.
After struggling with injuries in 2007, Johnson had a bounce back season in 2008. He finished the campaign with an 11-10 record and an ERA of 3.91. He also tallied 173 strikeouts in 184 innings.
On the Giants, Johnson will be a …read more
