Johnny Damon
- Avg .282
- HR 24
- RBI 82
- Runs 107
- SB 12
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 205
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Born: Nov 5, 1973 - Fort Riley, KS
- College: None
- Draft: 1992 - Supplemental round by the Kansas City Royals
News and Notes
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Nov 12
LF Johnny Damon's desire is to seek a four-year deal, his agent Scott Boras said recently, but it's unlikely the 36-year-old will be able to find a team willing to commit to that much time. Damon still has great value as a table setter and has shown the ability to put together great at-bats in the postseason, but his power numbers were most likely enhanced by the Yankees' short porch in right last season and his outfield ability is limited. Along with his declining speed in left, Damon's weak arm will cause the team that signs him to all but concede runs scoring from second base on singles hit to him. A one-year deal or possibly a two-year term makes a lot more sense, though the Yankees will now have to see if they can acquire Tigers CF Curtis Granderson, who is reportedly on the block and could make Damon expendable. |
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Nov 11
Damon has officially filed for free agency, the New York Daily News reports. Recommendation: While the conventional wisdom is that Damon isn't likely to return, the Yankees might still be able to get him on a short-term deal, depending on what the free agent market is like for him. |
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