Lost Customs of 2009: Randy Johnson

When I started customizing, it was 2009, and I was just doing the players that were hot, that were the stories of that day. I didn't take into account all the people that would be retired or with another team within the next few years, so there were a lot of customs I never made, yet wanted to years after. Four years later, I'm finally doing the ones I missed from 2009, using photos from 2009. So, I'm calling these the 'Lost Customs', because I really needed something to do during the offseason.

Randy Johnson played his last season in 2009, and while his numbers weren't spectacular, his highest achievement of the year was FINALLY hitting 300 strikeouts, and going out with a milestone. Johnson's name will come up for the Hall of Fame ballot in 2015. There is no question, he's getting in.

I'll try and do these consistently, though I don't know how often. Expect a veteran pitcher who ended his career with the Phillies.

...And now the Transactions

First, we have to say goodbye to one of those pitchers where if he retired right now, he's be a lock with Cooperstown. Randy Johnson has retired, and I hope to see him in bronze someday.

Also, Troy Glaus has signed with the Braves, which isn't that bad of a deal. He's a good third baseman, so the Braves might need him.

In other third baseman news, Adrian Beltre has signed with the Red Sox. Now my opinion

AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGHHHH!

...In other news, Matt Holliday has signed with the Yaank- sorry, with teh Cardinals. You guys can have him. He'll be great over there.

and OH CRAP! The Red Sox also traded for Bill Hall. Someone has to go to Boston and direct the GM to the me's room where we'll find all of the past Red Sox trades.

MADNESS?

Well, it's official, Randy Johnson finally hit 300

"TONIGHT...WE DINE...IN HELL!!!!"

No, I mean 300 Wins!

I'm really happy for him, and I hope to see him dine at the HALL OF FAAAME soon

More signings

Apparently Jeff Weaver has signed a 1 year deal with the Dodgers. This is a deal that could get his career back in the saddle, although it never really was. He had a pretty good career, but he's not a really big star, like Andy Pettite or John Smoltz. He's just Jeff Weaver, and he's in the same line as Kenny Rogers - the aging star who isn't getting noticed.

Also, Randy Wolf signed a deal with the Dodgers as well. It seems that after Greg Maddux, Brad Penny and Derek Lowe left, they need a serious pitching addition. Weaver and Wolf will help if they are used the right way. Randy Wolf was a superstar with the Phillies- until he had Tommy John surgery, missed 2006 and was dealt to the Dodgers and then the Astros.
GIVE THIS MAN RESPECT!!!
He's a great pitcher, not an endless nomad like Jeff Weaver.

Speaking fo Philadelphia, Tom Gordon, who played with BOTH my favorite teams has signed with one of my least favorites- the Diamondbacks. Why? Let me put it this way-
"2001- A World Series Oddessy"
Yanks- "Open the pod bay doors, Randy"
D-Backs- "NO! YOU SHALL LOSE THIS SERIES!"
Yanks- "But we were on a streak!"
You get it?
The Backs have housed a few good pitchers like RJ, Brandon Webb, Curt Schilling and Dan "The Man" Haren, not to mention some good bats like Adam Dunn, Justin Upton, Eric Byrnes and Luis Gonzalez. Adding Tom Gordon will help sooth the team from the loss of their pitching ace.

Also, there was a teensy weensy issue involving PED's and one of the greatest players in the game right now. I don't know if you heard. I'll post that one tomorrow.