Sherman on Damon and Other Options

Joel Sherman had an article in today's NY Post about Johnny Damon. He believes "the best 2010 Yankees team has Johnny Damon. No question." But if the Yankees don't sign Damon Sherman has a list of other options. Those names include free agents Mike Cameron, Rick Ankiel, Mark DeRosa, Randy Winn and Xavier Nady, and potential trade targets Juan Rivera and David Dejesus. Here's what he had to say:

Cameron is not as great defensively as in his prime, but still is very good. He has played in New York previously and is an excellent clubhouse presence with pre-existing strong relationships with CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez. He remains a lefty killer (.420 OBP/.534 SLG), and the Yanks could keep Cabrera or Gardner as a lefty-swinging caddy against tough righties such as Felix Hernandez or Roy Halladay.

Winn is a terrific corner defender. A switch-hitter, Winn is now dreadful from the right side, but effective as a lefty, albeit with little power. Nady, if healthy, could provide the righty counter-balance with his right-center power a Yankee Stadium asset.

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Free agent Rick Ankiel is a strong corner defender who might be able to recapture his lefty power at Yankee Stadium. Mark DeRosa now projects best as a corner outfielder, but with many suitors likely is to get at least a two-year contract. Two players the Yanks might consider in trades are Juan Rivera and David DeJesus.

None of those names really peak my interest. Rivera is a solid hitter and had a very good season defensively, but what would he cost? I don't think the Angels are looking to help the Yanks too much right now.

Does anyone on Sherman's list interest you?