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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Nov 5, 1973, Fort Riley, KS Contract: Signed through 2009. |
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March 10, 2010 Johnny Damon will be out for at least the next few days with a minor case of turf toe, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck. Our View:Look for Damon to return to action sometime next week, and he should be completely fine by the start of the season. Don't let this bit of news affect your ranking of him heading into your draft. |
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February 24, 2010 Skipper Jim Leyland is considering using Johnny Damon in the No. 2 spot in the Tigers' batting order, according to MLB.com. Our View:Austin Jackson would be the top candidate to bat leadoff in that scenario. Leyland noted that Damon had a good year with the Yankees from the second spot in 2009, and wants to use him where he will be the most effective. |
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February 21, 2010 An anonymous source close to Johnny Damon reported to the Associated Press that he has passed his physical with the Detroit Tigers, completing the one-year $8 million deal. Our View:So Damon is officially a Tiger. He is expected to take over the leadoff role that was left open by the departure of Curtis Granderson, but fantasy owners should proceed with caution when considering Damon this season. Now that he's out of the hitter friendly confines of New York his stats will likely take a hit. Most notably his power numbers. |
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February 20, 2010 It has been confirmed that Johnny Damon agreed to a one-year deal with the Tigers worth $8MM, according to the Associated Press. The contract is pending a physical. Our View:The 36-year-old vet should see regular playing time in left field, and there is also belief he will serve as the Tigers' lead-off hitter - hence filling the void left by the departure of Curtis Granderson to New York. The Braves and White Sox were the other teams interested in acquiring Damon. |
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February 20, 2010 Updating an earlier report, Johnny Damon's one-year deal with the Tigers is believed to be worth around $8MM, according to Tim Brown's (Yahoo! Sports) twitter page. Our View:The veteran outfielder will be motivated to perform well this season, in his bid to reel in another contract. As of now, it does not appear that his contract with Detroit has an option for 2011. |
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February 20, 2010 The Tigers are reportedly nearing a deal with Johnny Damon, according to Tim Brown's (Yahoo! Sports) twitter page. Our View:The Tigers were the top candidate to sign Damon, namely after the rival White Sox pulled out of the chase. Detroit has a good club, and Damon should continue to post solid numbers if he stays healthy (and if they officially reel him in). |
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February 19, 2010 The White Sox have pulled their offer to Johnny Damon that was reportedly worth $6 million for one year, according to ESPN.com. "It became clear to us in our recent negotiations that the money that we were offering was not going to be good enough for Johnny at this time," White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said. Our View:That appears to leave the Tigers as the only known pursuer of Damon at the time being, though Williams did not dismiss the possibility to re-opening up negotiations with Damon and his agent, Scott Boras. The Tigers are rumored to have offered Damon one-year for $7 million, although it's tough to tell which numbers are accurate at this point with all the rumors floating around. |
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February 19, 2010 Detroit has offered Johnny Damon a contract, according to the Tigers' Twitter page. Our View:No word yet on the value of Detroit's offer. That makes two AL Central rivals vying for Damon's services, as the White Sox have reportedly extended Damon a one-year, $4.5 million offer. You have to believe a decision from Damon will come sooner rather than later. |
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February 17, 2010 Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that the White Sox have offered Johnny Damon a one year, $4.5 million deal. He also says Damon does not sound keen on playing for the Tigers. Our View:The plot thickens? Or is there even a plot? Expect Johnny Ballgame to settle for one of his numerous low-ball offers soon. |
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February 16, 2010 Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports retracted his previous tweet stating that the White Sox made a second offer to Johnny Damon. Our View:Chicago's first offer still stands, and is not believed to be as high as Detroit's. |
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February 16, 2010 The White Sox have made another offer to Johnny Damon, according to Ken Rosenthal's (FOX Sports) twitter page. Our View:Details regarding the new proposal were not disclosed. The White Sox continue to compete with the rival Tigers to acquire the veteran outfielder's services. |
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February 16, 2010 According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, there is "nothing imminent" between the Tigers and Johnny Damon. Our View:Hopefully Damon and his agent Scott Boras know what they are doing. If he is still not signed after this week, teams may tire of the wait and simply give up. Stay tuned. |
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February 15, 2010 The Tigers and Johnny Damon have exchanged proposals, according to FOX Sports. Our View:A deal is not yet believed to be close though. The Braves haven't raised their ante to reel in Damon, making the White Sox the next closest challenger to the Tigers. |
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February 11, 2010 According to MLB.com, the White Sox are interested in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, but likely can't afford him. Our View:Apparently the Sox have about $4 million dollars that they can allocated towards a Damon signing. But with him already getting a reported $7 million, one-year offer (possibly two years, $14 million) from the Tigers, this pursuit seems to be a pipe dream for Chicago. Expect Damon to follow the dollars. |
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February 11, 2010 According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Tigers have offered Johnny Damon a two-year, $14 million contract. Our View:They are also offering him a one-year, $7 million deal. Considering the ordeal Damon has gone through this offseason, expect him to pick the two-year pact. Stay tuned. |
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February 11, 2010 ESPN's Jayson Stark says Johnny Damon is nearing a one-year, $7 million deal with the Tigers. Our View:He is said to be mulling several offers, but Detroit's is the most lucrative. The Braves, Rays and White Sox are reportedly the other serious bidders. |
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February 11, 2010 Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that the Braves have "at least" $6 million to spend on free agent outfielder Johnny Damon. Our View:Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean they will spend it all, only that, if they so choose, they could likely work out an agreement. The Tigers remain their "main threat" for Damon's services. |
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February 10, 2010 The Braves did in fact make an offer to Johnny Damon, according to Tyler Kepner's (New York Times) twitter page. The offer was reportedly for $2MM now and $2MM deferred. Our View:It would be similar to the Yankees' proposal if the Braves opt to raise it a little bit. There was a conflicting report that the Braves' offer is for around $5MM though. |
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February 10, 2010 The Tigers are "devoted" to pursuing free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports. Our View:Meanwhile, the Braves are reportedly willing to pay him $5 million. Finally, his pursuit is heating up. Stay tuned. |
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February 10, 2010 The Braves' interest in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon has "increased," according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Our View:They reportedly recently made a one-year offer, and have had long-time Brave Chipper Jones reach out to him. Couple this with the fact that Damon recently said he would enjoy playing in Atlanta, and we might soon have a deal. Stay tuned. |
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February 9, 2010 According to Fox Sports, Johnny Damon is standing firm in his demand for a two-year deal. Our View:All that can really be said is "good luck with that, Johnny." Despite his very productive 2009, the perception around the league is that his stats were largely a product of the launching pad that is the new Yankee Stadium. Couple that with his age, and you have a recipe for no team going beyond one season in any potential contract offer. |
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February 9, 2010 The Braves remain a potential Johnny Damon landing spot, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Our View:Of course, they are reportedly waiting to see "just how desperate" Damon and his agent Scott Boras get before making a formal offer. This is likely the attitude of most teams eyeing Johnny Ballgame. Stay tuned. |
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February 6, 2010 Johnny Damon has commented that he could land in Tampa Bay, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. Our View:The source noted that Damon signing with the Rays is a long-shot though, and believes the veteran outfielder is still more likely to join the Tigers. |
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February 6, 2010 The Tigers and Braves remain the teams most interested in Johnny Damon, according to Fox Sports. Our View:The Braves are still only interested in him if he is willing to play for next to nothing, however. He seems most likely to end up in Detroit, though owner Mike Ilitch will have to free up some money, which has been tight in Motown this offseason, to make it happen. |
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February 5, 2010 Johnny Damon could be nearing a deal with the Tigers, according to the Detroit News. Our View:The word is Detroit and Damon have come to terms on a one-year deal, but Damon is holding out for two. That is something the Tigers seem steadfastly against doing, however. Stay tuned. |
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February 3, 2010 The Braves are not actively chasing Johnny Damon, according to Mark Bowman of MLBblogs.com. Our View:Atlanta could become more serious about Damon though, if they have a need for an outfielder due to injuries or if his price tag drops. The Tigers still have Damon on their radar, but are not close to inking him. |
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February 2, 2010 The Tigers are not close to signing Johnny Damon, according to the Detroit News. Our View:Detroit is interested in acquiring Damon's services, but it is uncertain what kind of deal he would ask for. He would provide veteran leadership to their young outfield if he does land there though. |
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January 31, 2010 The Tigers are interested in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to the Boston Globe. Our View:Damon's agent, Scott Boras, has a very good relationship with Detroit's front office, and could steer his waylaid client to Motown. It would be better than playing in Toronto, at least. Stay tuned. |
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January 28, 2010 According to Jordan Bastian on Twitter, the Blue Jays have shown interest in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon. Our View:The Jays contacted Damon's agent, but have yet to make a formal offer and are likely waiting for his price tag to drop. He would be a nice fit in Toronto as they need a force at the top of their lineup and it would give him a chance to stick it to the Yankees plenty of times as both teams reside in the powerful AL East. |
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January 28, 2010 The Yankees and Johnny Damon have "gone all Leno and Conan on each other," according to the New York Post. Our View:As in their divorce is going far from peacefully. Both are accusing the other side of lying, and neither seem particularly happy about the outcome. All told, despite Damon's advancing age, considering the season and postseason he had in 2009, it seems rather classless that the Yankees would not make Damon a competetive offer. |
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January 28, 2010 The Reds will not pursue outfielder Johnny Damon, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Our View:It is unclear who was asking if they were, but either way, we now know they are not. After spending most of the past decade playing for championships in Boston and New York, Damon would likely be loath to play in Cincinnati, anyways. |
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January 27, 2010 Although the club recently discussed adding him, the Braves no longer have interest in signing free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to NBC Sports. Our View:With ballyhooed prospect Jason Heyward nearly ready to join the big leagues, the team simply doesn't want to commit the $4-to-$5 million it would take to land Damon. As of now, the only two teams with any public interest in Damon are the A's and Rays. Stay tuned. |
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January 27, 2010 The Rays have emerged as a possible destination for free agent Johnny Damon, according to the New York Post. Our View:The A's, Reds and Tigers all remain interested as well, though the Yankees are no longer a realistic suitor following their signing of Randy Winn earlier today. The Rays have been unable to move Pat Burrell but would still consider adding Damon as their primary designated hitter if he came cheap enough. |
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January 26, 2010 According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Johnny Damon returning to the Yankees is an "extreme longshot" unless he is willing to accept a one-year, $2 million deal. Our View:The Yanks' continued insistence that they only have $2 million to spend on their opening in left field is borderline insulting to the rest of baseball, considering if a desirable left fielder suddenly became available tomorrow, they would no doubt commit more than $2 million. And despite Damon's age of 36, the Yanks refusal to play him more than $2 million is also insulting in light of the fantastic season and World Series he had for them in 2009. Nothing has really been learned from this whole ordeal other than New York puts their foot down when it comes to their unseemly payroll at the oddest of times. |
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January 26, 2010 Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that even with the Oakland A's committing $10 million to Ben Sheets on Tuesday, they still may end up signing outfielder Johnny Damon. Our View:This would be an interesting move for the A's considering how much money they gave Sheets and how many outfielders/designated hitters they have. With Rajai Davis, Coco Crisp, Ryan Sweeney, Jack Cust and Jake Fox all in tow, there just might not be a spot for Damon, even if he comes cheaply. |
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January 26, 2010 The Oakland A's are indeed interested in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to the Oakland Tribune. Our View:While the A's are currently "set" in the outfield with Rajai Davis, Coco Crisp and Ryan Sweeney, here's guessing they would be able to find a spot for the considerably more talented, even at age 36, Damon. Stay tuned. |
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January 25, 2010 The Athletics are believed to be interested in Johnny Damon, according to Buster Olney's (ESPN) twitter page. Our View:Oakland covets a veteran outfielder and a bat for the middle of their lineup. Damon is viewed as a plan B if they are unable to reel in Ben Sheets. |
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January 24, 2010 Johnny Damon is unlikely to return to the Yankees next season, according to the New York Times. Our View:The team has given him a deadline of this weekend to decide whether or not he is returning. In order to do so, he would likely have to accept a low base salary, in the $4-to-$5 million range. Despite his collapsed market, he probably still believes he can get more than that. Stay tuned. |
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January 23, 2010 The Yankees have told Johnny Damon that he needs to decide in the next few days whether he wants to sign with them (likely for no more than $5 million), or else they'll move on and sign another outfielder, according to SI.com. Our View:Damon and the Yankees remain far apart on what amount of money would be fair for a one-year deal, so it looks like New York may end up moving on to a list that includes Reed Johnson, Randy Winn, Xavier Nady, Jim Edmonds and Jermaine Dye. A signing of either Damon or one of those names appears likely at some point next week. |
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January 20, 2010 A friend of Johnny Damon's has said that the free agent has considered retirement, according to the Bergen Record. Our View:While we don't doubt that the idea has crossed Damon's mind, we'd be utterly shocked if he actually decided to retire. Expect him to find a suitor eventually, though it seems like his asking price will have to come down. |
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January 18, 2010 The Yankees and Johnny Damon have had no recent contact with each other, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Our View:It remains to be seen where Damon will end up, and there have been conflicting reports regarding the Yankees' interest in bringing him back. It's tough to know what to believe and what not to, so we'll have to stay tuned with this situation. |
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January 17, 2010 Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports believes Johnny Damon will ultimately end up back in the Bronx for the 2010 season. Our View:He makes the good point that New York could still use a talented left-handed hitter to man left field. Considering the Yanks' outfield currently consists of Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher, odds are Damon and New York eventually kiss and make up, especially after the monster season he had in 2009. Stay tuned. |
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January 15, 2010 Despite rumors to the contrary, the Tigers claim to not be interested in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to MLB.com's Jason Beck. Our View:This isn't hard to believe considering all the salary Detroit has dumped this offseason. They might be able to consider him for a one-year deal in the $4 million range, but for the moment, the Tigers don't seem like a likely suitor for the long-time veteran's services. |
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January 15, 2010 Unless Johnny Damon is willing to "essentially play for free," he will not be a member of the Atlanta Braves in 2010, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Our View:Bowman believes Atlanta would only sign him for $1-to-2 million. While his price has fallen dramatically since the Yankees bowed out of his "sweepstakes," he should still be able to make at least double that. Stay tuned. |
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January 15, 2010 The Tigers are the latest team to be linked to free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. Our View:The veteran outfielder has a career .363 average at spacious Comerica Park, and the Tigers are in need of another outfielder and some pop after trading Curtis Granderson to Damon's old team, the Yankees, this offseason. If his price has come down enough, he could be a very good fit for the suddenly thrifty Tigers. |
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January 13, 2010 There is almost a zero percent chance that outfielder Johnny Damon will be back in pinstripes next season, according to the New York Post. Our View:The Yanks are claiming to have just $2 million available to spend on their hole in left field. That would put them well out of Damon's price range. For now, the Braves and Giants, both clubs with noted affinities for aging talents, appear to be his most likely landing spots. |
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January 11, 2010 David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweeted that the Braves did not make an offer to Johnny Damon, despite a rumor that has been circulating. Our View:It is uncertain if the Giants are still interested in Damon after adding Aubrey Huff as well. |
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January 6, 2010 The Giants continue to express interest in free agent outfielder Johnny Damon, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Our View:Jack Cust is also on the team's radar. Getting older doesn't seem like the smartest thing for one of the league's perpetually oldest teams to do, but considering the pop Damon's bat still has, and the utter lack of pop the Giants' lineup has, it would probably be a good move, especially considering how much cheaper he's gotten since it's clear the Yankees are not interested in his services. |
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January 4, 2010 David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution believes that Johnny Damon could be a fit for the Braves if his price tag drops well below $10MM. Our View:The Yankees could take a shot at retaining him if his price drops low enough too. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports previously stated that he thinks Damon will land in either Atlanta or San Francisco. |
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January 4, 2010 Aging free agent outfielder Johnny Damon will most likely end up with the Braves or Giants, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Our View:Both teams have noted affinities for aging players, so neither would be a surprise. Both are also in desperate need of a boost on offense, and while Damon will be 36 next season, and away from the friendly confines of Yankee Stadium, he has never had a down season, and would be a nice addition to either club. |
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January 1, 2010 The Hardball Times reports that Johnny Damon will likely be a bargain this offseason. The 36-year-old outfielder is believed to be seeking a two-year deal. Our View:Damon tied a career high with 24 home runs last season and scored 107 runs. His fantasy value would retain the most value if he re-signed with the Yankees, but the team is believed to be seeking out cheaper options. With better defense, Damon would be much more sought after. |