Mets Sign Johnson

At Mets.com they write about the signing of Ben Johnson:

The New York Mets announced today they have signed outfielder Ben Johnson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

Johnson, 26, batted .185 (5-27) with one double and one RBI in nine games last season with New York. He made five starts in leftfield and two in rightfield for the Mets. In addition, the 6-1, 229-pounder hit .271 (51-188) with 26 runs scored, 10 doubles, two home runs and 12 RBI in 53 contests with New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League.