Kenji Johjima an M?

Of course we should know tomorrow, but let's assume for a second he is an M.

This means a couple of things.

First, the M's FO IS capable of multi-tasking i.e. they can sign a catcher while still trying to upgrade the pitching staff. This sounds so simple, but for some reason didn't always happen under Gillick's watch.

Second, it shows the M's can be aggressive. The "stand-Pat" era is so completely gone. When Bavasi decides to target a player, he goes hard. He seems to have an idea of what he is willing to spend on the player, and somehow gets it done.

So now the M's will go from having quite possibly a worst-to-first upgrade in their catching. We know how bad the M's were at the catcher position in '04- no need to repeat those ugly numbers.

By having no where to go but up, the M's just got better. The fact Johjima should be "average" at worst is terribly exciting.

When other catchers like Molina sign, we'll get a good idea on how this contract stands up. But this signing shows yet again there is a ton of money in baseball right now- there will be few bargains this winter.

Kenji Johjima could be one of the best FA signings this winter. Good job to Bavasi and crew.