BobFinn*
07-04-2003, 06:38 PM
Johnson retires
Righthander Jonathon Johnson, who walked off the mound in frustration Wednesday while pitching at Class AAA New Orleans, told the Astros on Thursday that he was retiring from baseball Thursday.
"We enjoyed having him in our organization," said Astros assistant general manager Tim Purpura, the director of player development. "He was a productive member of our Triple-A club and gave us some innings at the major-league level. He decided he had enough of the minor leagues."
Three days after issuing a career-high eight walks and lasting three-plus innings while giving up three runs against the Red Sox, Johnson was designated for assignment on June 16. He accepted an assignment to New Orleans a few days later.
Johnson, who will turn 29 on July 16, was 0-1 with a 5.87 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance for the Astros.
Righthander Jonathon Johnson, who walked off the mound in frustration Wednesday while pitching at Class AAA New Orleans, told the Astros on Thursday that he was retiring from baseball Thursday.
"We enjoyed having him in our organization," said Astros assistant general manager Tim Purpura, the director of player development. "He was a productive member of our Triple-A club and gave us some innings at the major-league level. He decided he had enough of the minor leagues."
Three days after issuing a career-high eight walks and lasting three-plus innings while giving up three runs against the Red Sox, Johnson was designated for assignment on June 16. He accepted an assignment to New Orleans a few days later.
Johnson, who will turn 29 on July 16, was 0-1 with a 5.87 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance for the Astros.