And playing centerfield for the Bombers...
In stunning news, the Yankees and Johnny Damon agreed to a four-year deal for 52 million dollars.
By late last night, it became clear to Damon and Boras that the only two teams who had serious interest were the Red Sox and Yankees. And the Red Sox would not budge off of 40-42 million for 4 years.
The Yankees offered 52 million over 4 years with the stipulation that it couldn't be taken back to the Red Sox as a negotiating ploy, and that the decision be made by 12 midnight. The Yanks said that if Damon wouldn't sign by 12 midnight, they would drop him from their radar and work to sign a cheaper centerfielder like Corey Patterson of the Chicago Cubs.
This was a powerful negotiating move, since everyone involved knew that if the Yanks dropped out of the running, Damon would basically be at the mercy of whatever Boston wanted to give him.
And that's the short and sweet story behind how the Yanks landed Damon in less than 48 hours.
A lot of the writers in New York are calling this an excellent move by the Bombers. One writer even called it a Christmas present for the Yanks.
I remain skeptical about Johnny Damon, solely because of his weak arm.
Let's hope that Johnny Damon has four healthy years ahead of him so that we can at least benefit from his offensive skills.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
By late last night, it became clear to Damon and Boras that the only two teams who had serious interest were the Red Sox and Yankees. And the Red Sox would not budge off of 40-42 million for 4 years.
The Yankees offered 52 million over 4 years with the stipulation that it couldn't be taken back to the Red Sox as a negotiating ploy, and that the decision be made by 12 midnight. The Yanks said that if Damon wouldn't sign by 12 midnight, they would drop him from their radar and work to sign a cheaper centerfielder like Corey Patterson of the Chicago Cubs.
This was a powerful negotiating move, since everyone involved knew that if the Yanks dropped out of the running, Damon would basically be at the mercy of whatever Boston wanted to give him.
And that's the short and sweet story behind how the Yanks landed Damon in less than 48 hours.
A lot of the writers in New York are calling this an excellent move by the Bombers. One writer even called it a Christmas present for the Yanks.
I remain skeptical about Johnny Damon, solely because of his weak arm.
Let's hope that Johnny Damon has four healthy years ahead of him so that we can at least benefit from his offensive skills.
- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com
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