Damon To Yanks: I Want To Stay

Yesterday, Johnny Damon was back in the city for an event on top of the Empire State Building, where he and four-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to flip the switch and light up the top of the building in Johnson's No. 48 team's blue, white and yellow.

During the event he was asked by the media about Johnson and his four straight championships and a possible return to the Yankees.

"Hopefully, if I'm part of the Yankees, we can say four's going to happen."

Asked if that means that he is looking for a three-year deal to stay in pinstripes, Damon delivered a message to Yankees GM Brian Cashman.

"I know what's here in New York - you have the new Stadium, you have the great coaches, you have the great players," Damon said. "You guys just have to tell Cash to get things going with me. I'm up for it."

Damon also said that he has value if he returns in recruiting players like he did with Sabathia and Burnett last offseason.

While I like the fact that he's saying these things and showing that he wants to return, no matter what he says he's still going to sign with whatever team gives him the best deal.