Disappointing Updates On Nomar and Damon

Newsday is reporting that Nomar's asking price is between 6 and 8 million dollars plus incentives. With the Yankees looking to field a 2006 roster with a payroll of around 170 million, it looks like Nomar's asking price might be too steep for the Bombers.

Newsday is also reporting that Joe Torre called Johnny Damon yesterday to let him know that the Yanks are definitely interested.

I just can't understand why the Yankees are so enamoured with Damon.

As a Yankees fan, I love seeing Damon in centerfield for the Red Sox. Above average baserunners can turn singles into doubles on Damon on a routine basis. Anytime a Yankees baserunner is at first and there is a base hit to center, you know that the guy on first has an excellent chance of making it to third. Almost no one with slightly above average speed is afraid to run on Damon's arm.

Damon's weak throwing arm would only be magnified by the amount of ground that outfielders need to cover at Yankee stadium.

Let's hope that the Angels, Red Sox, or Dodgers lose their minds and give Damon and Boras the huge dollars that they are looking for.

- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com