Yankees priority is Johnny Damon, not Hideki Matsui

by Eli Greenspan on Nov 21, 2009 1:51 PM EST Comment 6 comments

Newsday is reporting that the Yankees first priority is to work out a deal with Johnny Damon, before deciding on what to do with Hideki Matsui.

A very smart move considering Damon is certain to command more interest on the open market than Matsui, whose only other option may be the Mariners, who probabbly view Matsui as an "if all else fails" option.

The Yankees are hoping to sign Damon to a two year deal, but Damon is likely to seek at least an option for a third year. Damon, 36, hit .282 this season with 24 home runs, arguably his best numbers since signing in New York.

Damon could draw interest from the Giants or Cardinals, but no team is going to guarantee a 36-year old more than two years, especially in light of the current economic situation.

If the Yankees re-sign Johnny Damon, does that mean that Hideki Matsui will be done in New York?

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SInce Newsday is generally full of crap...

I guess that means welcome back MATS!!!

"It ain't over till its over"---

by FreeBradshaw on Nov 21, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Damon's numbers seem inflated, given where he plays;

but I would focus on an re-signing Damon as well because he can still play OF and DH where it seems Matsui only offers DH at this point…

The foundational Western philosophical quote; "I think, therefore I am..." applies to everyone except Booby "the joke" Crozby

by MMunoz33 on Nov 21, 2009 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Curse of the Johhny D

The Yanks would be smart to sign Johnny Damon. After the way Boston ttreated him after he helped them win the World Series , look who’s laughing now.

Like the Bambino, this curse could hopefully last a long time !

by GatorDave on Nov 22, 2009 6:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Give me A freaking Break

Damon was replaced by better players in Boston — he is at best their 4th outfielder or should be. Gator Dave.

by www.SoxTherapy.Net on Nov 22, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Cocoa Crisp was a better player the Damon? Really? I doubt any major league manager would have Damon as the 4th outfielder and keep Crisp as the everyday guy.

by Alan E on Nov 22, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Damon's Arm

Is so suspect ! But his Bat and his base running kinda makes up for that. If we could get granderson from detroit for a steal…..then i say bye bye johnny !

by Dash187 on Nov 23, 2009 10:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs