O's ink Nick Johnson to minor league contract
Nick Johnson - DH - Baltimore Orioles
Feb. 9, 2012 - 5:15 PM ET
Orioles signed 1B Nick Johnson to a minor league contract.
Johnson will also get a spring training invite. The oft-injured 33-year-old returned from wrist surgery last season and batted just .201/.316/.332 with six home runs, 13 RBI and a .648 OPS over 216 plate appearances with the Indians' Triple-A affiliate. While he's obviously no sure thing, he could find himself in the mix at first base if Chris Davis struggles.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter