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Yankees offer 2M to Johnny Damon?

Kevin Davidoff of Newsday is reporting that the Yankees have made a one year offer to Johnny Damon worth 2 million dollars. Damon's options keep getting smaller and smaller as we inch closer to Spring Training, giving the Yankees a slight advantage in negotiations. 

Yet, one AL source believes the Yankees and Damon are a match, and are working the logistics of a deal. Damon obviously wants more money, but if no one is willing to offer him a contract besides the Yankees, he must find a way to improve his value. 

One executive believes Damon is making one final lap to all interested parties in hopes of pinning the Yankees against another team. It failed the first time with the Tigers... and the Braves

Damon hit .282 with 24 home runs in 143 games for the Yankees last season, not to mention a .281 postseason average. He spoke out frequently about his desire to remain in New York, and stepped up for the Yankees by posting a .290 average after the All-Star break. 

A one year deal worth 2-4 million dollars, which includes a vesting mutual option, seems very reasonable for a 36-year old outfielder, especially with the way the market has changed in recent years. 

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is the Yanks and Damon finishing this.

It’s obvious that there’s no one else with either the need, fit, or finances for Damon. Yankees are the only team that has all three.

by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 24, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions  

I love it when Boras clients don't get what they want.

Galactus does as he pleases. Because Galactus is drunk.

I have a five-tool player in my pants.

by Bloggy on Jan 25, 2010 6:38 AM EST reply actions  

Yep no doubt

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by TexasSummerHeat on Jan 25, 2010 11:24 AM EST reply actions  

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