Orioles Trade Jim Johnson to the Athletics

[gladdyontherise]

Athletics Acquire Jim Johnson From Orioles For Jemile Weeks: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

The Athletics have officially acquired closer Jim Johnson from the Orioles in exchange for second baseman Jemile Weeks. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter) was the first to report the deal. The Orioles also pick up a player to be named later or future considerations in the deal, tweets Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.

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Weeks is close to a bust, but Johnson isn't anything special either.

[ucffans]

The life of a typical closer now a days is about 3 good years. Orioles are at least getting some potential, albeit injury prone, to replace another often injured player in Brian Roberts.

[key2win]

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- New closer Jim Johnson agreed to a $10 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.

The A's acquired Johnson, the 2013 AL saves leader, last month in a trade with Baltimore. He converted 50 of 59 save opportunities in 2013, going 3-8 with a 2.94 ERA. He was tied with Atlanta's Craig Kimbrel for the major leagues saves lead.