JonEJet Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeer's Johnny http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spdamon1221,0,7603605.story?coll=ny-sports-headlines I don't quite know what to make of it.....I HATED Johnny Damon so damn much. Despised the MF'er But the fact that he had the balls to make the move, all while PISSING all over RSN, and jumping ship to the GREATEST FRANCHISE IN SPORT, makes this deal my favorite deal EVER Clemens, Boggs, now their BELOVED Captain Caveman. This deal stabs RSN right in the heart!! He's my new favorite player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Uggghhhhh. That's one Christmas present that New York can do without. No Yankees fan can be happy about this. I can't wait to see what he looks like without all that hair and beard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Here's some stuff that just makes my day WHat a great day today will be Almost as stunning as Damon's decision to sign with Boston's storied archrival was that the Red Sox did not learn of Damon's decision until they were contacted by reporters last night. CEO Larry Lucchino, who already has endured intense criticism in the wake of Theo Epstein's unexpected departure as general manager Oct. 31, was in charge of the Damon negotiations and said last night he had not been told of a deal by either Damon or his agent, Scott Boras. ''We have received no such notification," Lucchino said in an e-mail after having referred to ''ongoing negotiations" with Damon in an earlier e-mail. ''No further comment." Red Sox chairman Tom Werner, reached by telephone last night, also said he was unaware of Damon's agreement with the Yankees No way around this one. Johnny Damon is a Yankee and it looks like the Red Sox don't know what they are doing. Time for Ben Cherington and Jed Hoyer to say hello to Lou Gorman and Dan Duquette. Looks like John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino finally know what it feels like to be Haywood Sullivan, Buddy LeRoux, and/or John Harrington. While New England slept last night, Damon got into bed with the enemy. Sox officials smugly believed there was no market for their marquee center fielder and the Yankees took advantage of Boston's big sleep. Damon agreed to a four-year, $52 million pact with the Yankees sometime yesterday and when Sox CEO Larry Lucchino got home at 11 last night, all he could say was, ''We don't have comments on ongoing negotiations. We have received no such notification [of Damon signing with the Yankees]. We have not been notified of any such deal." Asked if it would be standard procedure for the Sox to be made aware of their free agent center fielder signing with another team, Lucchino said, ''It's generally customary." So now your Boston Red Sox have no center fielder, no shortstop, and no first baseman to go along with no Theo Epstein and no clue. It's fair to say this is becoming a winter of discontent in Red Sox Nation. Ben and Jed and Craig and Larry and Tom and John and Crosby, Stills & Nash can spin this anyway they want, but Sox fans can't escape the conclusion that there's chaos at the top. The Josh Beckett trade bought some goodwill and glad tidings, but losing Damon to the Yankees is a devastating blow to the foundation of the Nation. The Sox won't recover from this one easily. In an already dismal offseason, they've now lost their center fielder and their leadoff hitter. They've also lost a local icon, a rare favorite of teenage girls and fanboy bloggers. Losing Damon hurts them on the field and in the arena of popular opinion. And losing Damon to the Yankees compounds the damage. When Alex Rodriguez got away a couple of years ago, Sox fans were fairly quick to scorn A-Rod and move forward. Losing Damon won't draw the same reaction. The Idiot center fielder is Johnny Angel with Sox fans and his production in pinstripes will be a personal affront to Red Sox fans around the world. Damon was quick to say he'll get on board, and cut his hair and shave to conform to Yankee ways. An all-too-modern ballplayer, he switched allegiance from Boston to New York before you could say, ''the New York Times owns 17 percent of the Red Sox." Here's what Damon told Channel 4: ''They were coming after me aggressively. We know George Steinbrenner's reputation. He always wants to have the best players. He showed that tonight. He and Brian Cashman came after me hard. Now I'm part of the Yankees and that great lineup. We're going to be tough to beat." We? Johnny, how could you? It took only a few minutes and $52 million to make you start calling the Yankees ''we." Actually, it's pretty easy to understand. For all of his athletic gifts, we always knew Johnny had the depth of your average kiddie pool, and it's therefore entirely believable that he could invoke the royal Yankee ''we" so quickly. He had no problem hanging the Sox brass out to dry. ''I tried everything in my power to come back," he told Channel 4's Steve Burton. ''I made contact with them [the Sox]. I talked to Tito [sox manager Terry Francona]. I told them they need to really get going because, if not, I'm going to be on another team. Unfortunately, Boston had their plans. I'm not sure they knew that I meant it. But now I'm a Yankee and hopefully they can go off and go get the other center fielders they've been courting for the past month or so. ''Our policy with the Yankees is to go out and win, and we're going to try to bring another championship to them. They haven't had a championship since Chuck Knoblauch was there when they had a great leadoff hitter so I think the leadoff role has been underappreciated. A good leadoff hitter is tough to find and I think New York just found the best leadoff hitter in the game." Thanks, Johnny. Very humble of you. This signing will polarize the Nation. Most fans will paint the current Sox bosses as buffoons and there's good evidence to support the charge. But others will see Damon as a traitor, a mercenary ballplayer no different than Messrs. Clemens or Boggs. Damon went to the Yankees because they offered him $52 million over four years while the Sox offered $40 million over four. We all know simple Johnny loves to be romanced, and the Apple has Regis and Kelly and infinite possibilities for Johnny and Michelle sightings on Page Six. The Sox certainly couldn't compete with that. Bottom line: The Yankees just got better and more interesting, and the Red Sox just got worse and more boring. And a Nation is certain to wonder if this would have happened if Theo were still on the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Well, I don't like his wimpy arm in center field, but he's one hell of a lead off hitter. His next trip to the barber shop should be televised! Welcome Damon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Well, I don't like his wimpy arm in center field, Better than Bernie's wimpy arm, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Better than Bernie's wimpy arm, no? Well, if they had an arm-wrestling contest, it would be too close to call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Jets & Ham Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Almost as stunning as Damon's decision to sign with Boston's storied archrival was that the Red Sox did not learn of Damon's decision until they were contacted by reporters last night. CEO Larry Lucchino, who already has endured intense criticism in the wake of Theo Epstein's unexpected departure as general manager Oct. 31, was in charge of the Damon negotiations and said last night he had not been told of a deal by either Damon or his agent, Scott Boras. ''We have received no such notification," Lucchino said in an e-mail after having referred to ''ongoing negotiations" with Damon in an earlier e-mail. ''No further comment." Red Sox chairman Tom Werner, reached by telephone last night, also said he was unaware of Damon's agreement with the Yankees No way around this one. Johnny Damon is a Yankee and it looks like the Red Sox don't know what they are doing. Time for Ben Cherington and Jed Hoyer to say hello to Lou Gorman and Dan Duquette. Looks like John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino finally know what it feels like to be Haywood Sullivan, Buddy LeRoux, and/or John Harrington. While New England slept last night, Damon got into bed with the enemy. Sox officials smugly believed there was no market for their marquee center fielder and the Yankees took advantage of Boston's big sleep. Damon agreed to a four-year, $52 million pact with the Yankees sometime yesterday and when Sox CEO Larry Lucchino got home at 11 last night, all he could say was, ''We don't have comments on ongoing negotiations. We have received no such notification [of Damon signing with the Yankees]. We have not been notified of any such deal." Welcome to the big leagues, lucchino {and the rest of you Red Sox nitwits}, that's the way BIG STEIN operates Flies in under the radar, lies in the weeds, waits till the moment is right, then delivers the kill-shot before you know what hit you! YOU JUST BEEN SERVED BY THE BIG STEIN :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mbn007 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 There is nothing more to say. Bosox sound like they got hosed on this one. They were asleep at the switch. I think Cashman and Steinbrenner worked this one out, but Steinbrenner has his paw prints all over this deal. My money is on Cashman making the contact, the initial moves, and Steinbrenner making a call to Damon, and then telling Cashman to throw the checkbook at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggis Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 As much as I don't like seeing Damon in a nyy uniform, you have to look at what he ended up getting here: $13M a year for 4 years. That's a lot of cake. Enjoy Damon, he is fun to root for and great to watch unless he is throwing. Just pray that his shoulder, elbow and back holds up. He was on mucho cortisone all year in 05. Oh yeah, and his best years are past him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 As much as I don't like seeing Damon in a nyy uniform, you have to look at what he ended up getting here: $13M a year for 4 years. That's a lot of cake. Enjoy Damon, he is fun to root for and great to watch unless he is throwing. Just pray that his shoulder, elbow and back holds up. He was on mucho cortisone all year in 05. Oh yeah, and his best years are past him. You might have been singing a different tune if he took that 4 year, 40 million from the Bosox. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 This deal is good for the Yankees because: 1. They get better defense in CF 2. They have a leadoff hitter and Jeter can move to the # 2 hole 3. It hurts Boston The deal is bad for the Yankees: 1. 4 years can be a long time if he gets hurt 2. They didn't improve the defense in CF as much as they needed to. His arm is better than Bernie's. But Jeter still can't cheat on any cutoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 The topic or post you requested does not exist lol...good one Max the devil has arrived, now if we can just get Millar as a back up to MY JASON We will have the HUNKIEST HOTTEST team in the Majors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 The topic or post you requested does not exist lol...good one Max HUH??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 I guess all the people saying George was restraining himself were wrong-he just could not resist Several Yankee fans I know have hated Damon so it will be interesting to see how they react now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonEJet Posted December 21, 2005 Author Share Posted December 21, 2005 Oh yeah, and his best years are past him. Stop crying like a little school girl Sawx were served, so EAT IT CHOWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 This deal is good for the Yankees because: 1. They get better defense in CF 2. They have a leadoff hitter and Jeter can move to the # 2 hole 3. It hurts Boston The deal is bad for the Yankees: 1. 4 years can be a long time if he gets hurt 2. They didn't improve the defense in CF as much as they needed to. His arm is better than Bernie's. But Jeter still can't cheat on any cutoffs. I see Damon as a DH sfter Giambis contract expires. So maybe the 4th year will not be an issue defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 How is this a surprise to anyone? Any fact-facing Sox fan understood that Johnny had a VERY good chance of becomming a Yankee.....as a matter of fact, I called this months ago. What I am surprised at is that the Yankees did not over-pay for him. Four year as 52 seems about right. As far as that blurb JonE posted about Lucchino's response to the signing - SEE WHAT I MEAN PEOPLE???!! Lucchino is a LIAR. A bold face LIAR! You are telling me that Boras didn't try to get the Sox to counter-offer? C'mon. Why doesn't RSN understand that Lucchino is the devil? He will make the Sox into a money-making non-contender. This is what Larry does. Without Theo around to straighten the assh*ole out - it will be doom at Fenway. This co-management system they now have in place is a joke. We all know who is in charge - the man with the biggest head in baseball - 'Lyin Larry! So, the Sox have a new infield - and no Shortstop - unless it is Cora? So, what next? I know!!! I know! May as well rip apart the outfield. Next to go: Manny Ramirez! Count on it. Anyway - congratulations, Yankees fans. You have yourselves a very, very good lead-off hitter. His arm is weak - but he makes up for it in every other area. He can come off as a real goofball in the media - but certainly genuine (Larry could learn a thing or two from him.) Good signing for the right money and for four years. Side note to keep an eye on in the NY Gossip columns: His wife is um......difficult, and has problems getting along with other players wives. Makes for good, catty drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn306 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Okay so the Yanks got Damon. I don't see the excitement in getting the guy. How much did the really improve themselves in CF ? Offensively Damon is still a top tier player. Defensively he is about the same as Bernie. It does hurt the Sox but it does NOT put the Yanks over the top in any way shape or form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Okay so the Yanks got Damon. I don't see the excitement in getting the guy. How much did the really improve themselves in CF ? Offensively Damon is still a top tier player. Defensively he is about the same as Bernie. It does hurt the Sox but it does NOT put the Yanks over the top in any way shape or form. It improves them defensively marginally. Offensively by a wide margin. And it hurts the Sox. It is a pretty big move. Plus he know has to get a shave and haircut. So some local barber will make like $60. Trickle down economics at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Defensively he is about the same as Bernie. this statement is ludicrous. Bernie was a disaster in CF. how many routine fly balls did Damon drop last year? his arm is garbage, but i garauntee the same yankee pitchers have a lower ERA in '06 b/c Damon catches balls that bernie lets drop. i remember watching Rowand (who i wanted more than damon) track down fly ball after fly ball and realized that bernie could not have caught any of them. sometimes stats don't tell the entire story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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