Reed Johnson officially signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Dodgers. He's basically Juan Pierre's replacement, assuming the role of fourth outfielder and defensive specialist.
His calling card is obviously his ability to play all three outfield positions effectively. He might as well worry most about left field, as he'll see plenty of time subbing for Manny Ramirez late in games to hold onto leads.
For those of you that don't know much about him, check out the video from the link above. He had one of the highlights of 2009 by robbing Prince Fielder of a grand slam while protecting a 6-2 lead. That happened on the big stage of ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.
If he hits well, it'll be a bonus. Joe Torre has plenty of options from the right-handed side off the bench, but Johnson has a career .313 average against lefties (and .265 against righties).
With his signing, that will most likely put to rest any talk of getting Garrett Anderson as well.
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