Free Agent Johnny Damon Signs W/ New York Yankees

[mikem317]

Red Sox free agent center fielder, Damon reportedly signing with arch-rival New York Yankees for four year deal with $52 million.

Good luck getting to work you double crossing little fuck! The transist workers are on strike. Good job. I always hated that long-haired bastard for some reason. Time for a shave and a hair cut, ain't that right George?

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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2266983

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees grabbed center fielder Johnny Damon away from the rival Boston Red Sox, reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday night on a $52 million, four-year contract.

Details of the deal were still being negotiated and Damon must pass a physical, a baseball official said on condition of anonymity because negotiations were not yet final.

Damon fills a double void for the Yankees, giving them a speedy center fielder who can cover ground and a leadoff hitter to top a star-studded lineup that also includes Derek Jeter, Gary Sheffield, AL MVP Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui and Jason Giambi.

Bernie Williams' defense declined significantly over the past four seasons. And while Damon's arm is not much better, he does cover a lot of ground, which is important in Yankee Stadium.

Agent Scott Boras had been seeking a seven-year contract for Damon. The offer Damon accepted was essentially the same as the deal Matsui agreed to with the Yankees last month.

[Vixen0218]

This is unbelievable... Looks like George is well on his way to buying yet another World Series.

I am going to have to get rid of all those Damon shirts, and stick with the always dependable Varitek.

[mikem317]

Originally Posted by Vixen0218

This is unbelievable... Looks like George is well on his way to buying yet another World Series.

I am going to have to get rid of all those Damon shirts, and stick with the always dependable Varitek.

[G L]

Originally Posted by Vixen0218

This is unbelievable... Looks like George is well on his way to buying yet another World Series.

it hasnt really worked for him yet. he hasnt won in 5 or 6 years, and his payroll has always been high.

[Travis71902]

I hate the Yankees!

[mikem317]

Originally Posted by G L

it hasnt really worked for him yet. he hasnt won in 5 or 6 years, and his payroll has always been high.

No. King George (boooooooooo!) buys chances. He buys possibilities. And he does a fine good job at that. The man has been buying these "possibilities" before I could legally drive a car.

I hope Damon develops some in-grown hairs after shaving the beard.

[Elwood]

I figure the Blue Jays will win the division anyways.

[Rascus]

Didn't a few of the Red Sox's championship team already jump ship?

[Fargin_Bastige]

You had to have seen this coming. When Theo Epstein resigned, then the Bo-Sox started waffling on re-signing him.

You had to know that the evil empire was going to snap him up.

Too bad he can't pitch.

[Scott_R6]

13 million/yr!!!!!!!!!!! damn thats alot of loot, you guys hate on him all you want but you know damn well youll miss his bat and his on base percentage

[badgixxer]

i wonder what the KC Royals were thinking when they traded him....oh he's gonna be a star better trade him quick....

[jluu6r]

Originally Posted by badgixxer

i wonder what the KC Royals were thinking when they traded him....oh he's gonna be a star better trade him quick....

I think they traded him because they werent gonna be able to resign him. same thing with Carlos Beltran.

[MRBoss429x]

Johnny Damon is dead to me.

[Vixen0218]

Originally Posted by MRBoss429x

Johnny Damon is dead to me.

I have to say... I was always a loyal fan to him... always "stuck" up for him when people around me would talk sh*t. Johnny Damon always said he would NEVER go to the Yankees... well now that is exactly where he is going. I agree with you MrBoss... Johnny who?!

[Scott_R6]

^^lmao, looks like Boston IS more of a baseball town than it is football. damn you guys are taking this shit hard.