Jeter, Damon, and Jordan Participate in Charity Golf Tournament

Derek Jeter recently hosted his annual charity golf tournament, which brought in a total of $600,000 for various charities that his Turn 2 foundation supports.

Present at the tournament were Michael Jordan, Tino Martinez, and other athlete celebrities who Derek has been friends with for years.

Also present at the tournament was Johnny Damon, who told the New York Daily News that it was a good chance to get to know Jeter and develop a bond with him. (Photo by the Associated Press)

Luckily, Johnny Damon will have even more time to get to know Jeter and A-Rod when all three represent team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Some critics of the tournament say that it will eat into time that is meant to allow new teammates bond with one another.

Although Damon won't have a chance during Spring Training to bond with players who aren't participating in the WBC, like Sheffield, Matsui, and Posada, he isn't worried. Damon figures that there will be plenty of time to bond with his new Yankees teammates during the course of the season.

I happen to agree with Johnny on this one. Besides, he already knows Jason Giambi very well, and is known to have a good personality that allows him to get along with just about everyone.

- Joshua
InsideTheYankees.com