Boras strongly hinted that postseason hero Johnny Damon should be in line for another four-year contract from the Yankees by prominently mentioning that Jorge Posada received such a deal in his mid-30s, and Derek Jeter will surely get one next winter at the same stage. Boras also produced a Damon book with some surprising numbers, such as the fact that Damon is one of only two players to produce 150 runs each of the past 12 seasons (Alex Rodriguez is the other) and one of only 16 players with 150 hits and 100 runs in 10 seasons (the book points out Rickey Henderson did not accomplish the feat). Meanwhile, the Yankees, who were hoping to get Damon on a two-year deal, say they are "absolutely" not going to offer four to Damon, whose signing with the Yankees doesn't seem like such a surety at the moment. As for money, the Yankees also have been thinking about a deal that might top out at about $10 million a year. But coming off a superb season, Damon doesn't seem to feel he deserves a cut from $13 million. The Giants, who badly need a productive outfielder, appear to have emerged as one potential competitor.
Johnny Damon has been saying all the right things, and as far as he's concerned not only does he want to remain with the Yankees, but he may also be willing to sign for less money and years than somewhere else. It's just too bad his agent, Scott Boras, doesn't feel the same way.
This appears to be the same song and dance he went through when leaving Boston after the 2005 season. So I wouldn't be surprised if he went to whomever offered him the best deal, and I guess the Giants could be that team. If he decides to go where the money is that's his prerogative, but he should remember that a New Yorker never forgets. Just saying, he will forever be looked at as a money grubbing two-face. If that doesn't bother him then once again, that's his prerogative.
As for Damon in the NL for three or four years, I think that will only end up embarrassing both Damon and the NL team that signs him. He could barely play left field this season, I can only imagine how terrible he will be in three or four seasons.
