“I don’t need a left-handed bat for the outfield,” Cashman said.Well, that wasn't as definitive as I was hoping for, but it doesn't look good for a return to New York for Johnny Damon. For more convincing Cashman quotes, click here.
Jon Heyman says the Yankees won't offer more than $6 million for a one-year deal. I say, boo-hoo, Damon. He should be happy the Yankees are willing to offer that much after he rejected a more-than-reasonable two-year, $20 million deal.
Remember, I had said all year the Yankees should let go of Hideki Matsui and sign Damon. But after Cashman traded for Curtis Granderson, I saw no point to retaining Damon. The team is already built to repeat as champs, and any leftover money should go to touching up the bullpen and bench. That's it. I guess it's time to redesign my blog's banner sans Damon. Any ideas for images to use can be sent to me here or posted in the comments.
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On an unrelated note, the Yankees are bringing back an identical coaching staff from its winning ways of 2009. Good to hear.
