Marlins right-hander Josh Johnson is looking to emulate his mentor, Phillies ace Roy Halladay.
Last year in Philadelphia prior to the All-Star Game, Johnson said he asked Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee if Halladay would mind if he watched the ace's between-starts bullpen.
The two talked at the Midsummer Classic.
"That's the guy I was like a little brother to him," Johnson said. "I was following him around, trying to pick his brain about what he does after starts, in-between starts, stuff like that. The little things I've kind of added into my routine, that will help in the long run.
"It says a lot about his character and the kind of guy he is. As soon as I walked in, he said hi. I was like, 'Whoa! This is the Roy Halladay.' He's the guy you like to model yourself after."
Johnson and Halladay will face off on Tuesday night.
Johnson Looking To Emulate Halladay





