Comments on: Damon reiterates desire to stay in the Bronx

By: Damon, Boras not on the same page | River Avenue Blues

Damon, Boras not on the same page | River Avenue Blues — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:49:02 +0000

[...] weeks later, he expressed similar sentiments to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “This would definitely be the best place for me,” he said. [...]

By: Johnny and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad defense | River Avenue Blues

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:31:18 +0000

[...] where does this leave us with regard to Johnny Damon? Well, earlier this year, Damon reiterated his desire to stay in the Bronx, and at the time, we figured a two-year deal might not be the worst thing the Yanks could do. Yet [...]

By: Mr.Jones

Mr.Jones — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:58 +0000

If Cashman gives Damon a four year deal he should be fired on the spot. Is everyone forgetting that this guy wanted to retire 2 years ago? And that he throws like my 7 year old niece?
True he is off to a tremendous start but it is May 15th. Come see me in July and let’s see how Damon is holding up then.
2 years $10 million…DONE

By: Sabathia goes the distance. Mo slams the door, as Yanks win 3-2 | The Voice of Yankees Universe

Fri, 15 May 2009 03:23:33 +0000

[...] Get those dogs on a leash / Damon reiterates desire to stay in the Bronx [...]

By: Monogamouse

Monogamouse — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:09:35 +0000

However, I disagree. With myself, that is. Earlier I sounded off with the team needing to get younger. Matsui needs to stay on our team, if for no other reason, the Asian Contingent! The money he generates from Japan, not to mention a gooley gum of clutch hits, makes him the perfect D.H. When his knees finally do heal, he can contribute part time in the outfield. Damon can’t throw, Swisher has no range. Don’t take it the wrong way. I love what both have done so far offensively. But Swisher is slowing down already, and let’s face the truth, Damon can’t keep this up all year. As I’ve said to some people who listen to me,( not really), Get used to 2nd place this year. We don’t have the horses to keep up with Boston, and unfortunately I don’t believe the “wild card” is coming out of the east this year. We will, at least, do better than last year. Hopefully Girardi doesn’t end up paying for it with his job.

By: Monogamouse

Monogamouse — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:38:38 +0000

What! There is much too much age on this team and in this outfield. The best teams in this division ( Boston, Tampa bay) have outfielders that go and “get it”! ( Ellsbury, Crawford, etc……)We need a Grady Sizemore type of player. My ideal situation would consist of a introduction of youth on the outfield. No more Swisher, No more Matsui, No more Damon. Let’s stick with Melky. And Gardner. And maybe an Austin Jackson. At least then maybe some of these fly balls to the outfield get caught!

By: Ladd Jasper, Jr.

Ladd Jasper, Jr. — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:36:57 +0000

I would offer Johnny Damon a two (2) year contract and trade Matsui
for an above average ball player that comes to work everyday and gives his best.Alfonso Soriano would be an excellent player to return to the Bronx. I would also be looking at obtaining another
young left hander pitcher. Andy Petitte has more than paid his dues to our bombers; however he will be hanging up his spikes soon.
The Yanks need to look at their farm leagues as well. Quit spending Big Money so that the avwerage American family can go to the Ball park again.

By: bg90027

bg90027 — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:29:41 +0000

I’m not completely sold either. He’s certainly intriguing for his speed, defense and upside potential. I know he’s close to the point where you say he is what he is, but I’ve always thought he had more all-around offensive potential than he’d shown on the field on any consistent basis. It wouldn’t surprise me if he were a more complete player in 2011. If he’s not though, I’d also be weary of buying the declining years of a speed dependent player.

By: Mike HC

Mike HC — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:19:40 +0000

As anti-Boston as I am, and most people here, if Boston does not want Bay, why would the Yanks? While Damon has been an excellent producer, he was not the centerfielder we thought he would be. Boston is pretty smart, if they don’t want to sign Bay long term after getting a long look at him, the Yanks better think long and hard before they decide to go for it.

By: Mike HC

Mike HC — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:12:41 +0000

Damon was just on the Howard Stern Show the other day, making fun of Baba Booey’s opening pitch at citi field. Artie Lange was joking around with him, saying things like how much do you have to pay for weed, which Damon responded jokingly, “we get that for free.” When asked about how many women A-Rod is getting, he just laughed and said he can’t talk about that. When asked where he will play next year, he said, “if we don’t win a championship this year, a lot of the guys will be on different teams.” Lange responded by saying have fun in “Seattle,” and Damon laughed. It was a short, funny interview over the phone. Thought I would share it.