Johnson bears cross

When Randy Johnson takes the mound tonight in pursuit of win No. 300, there's a good chance he'll have his dad in mind.

During spring training, Steve Kelley of The Seattle Times interviewed Johnson and got that much out of him and more. Johnson also revealed what his tattoo symbolizes. It's a cross with the word "honor" written over it, as in to honor his late father.

(If you've found this article through the archives, please visit the right-hand side of the blog's home page for a picture of the tattoo, compliments of Sports Illustrated. Then click on that picture to read the full article).