Johnson, Josh

- Starting Pitcher, Florida Marlins

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NL
Age	26
Bats or Throws	Right

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Josh Johnson

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Reviewed by buck
February 18, 2010
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Last updated: February 18, 2010

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Johnson is something of a health risk, but his enormous upside and relative bargain price make him a pitcher worth targeting once the big names are off the board. Look for Josh as your No. 2 Fantasy starter in your draft's middle rounds, but don't be surprised if he ends up as your No. 1 guy by the end of the season. 15-0-3.30-1.20-200 in 210 IP

Positives / Upside	Johnson had a breakout campaign in 2009, winning 15 games while racking up a 3.23 ERA and 191 strikeouts in 209 innings of work. The big right-hander with the upper-90s heat possesses some of the nastiest stuff in baseball and should post very strong numbers this season if he can remain healthy. 18-0-3.00-1.10-210 in 220 IP
Negatives / Downside	Ah yes, the "if he can remain healthy" disclaimer. Fact is, last season marked the first time Johnson has eclipsed 157 innings in his four-year career, and he missed big chunks of the '07 and '08 campaigns due to injuries. He underwent Tommy John surgery late in '07, and returned to action just 11 months later. Johnson's stuff isn't in doubt, but his ability to stay out there and throw it certainly should be. 8-0-3.50-1.30-125 in 145 IP
Recommendation	Go the extra dollar
Draft Position	68