Jan 30
Let’s pretend that Johnny Damon has a big 2009 with the bat…say, he hits .315, with 70 walks and 65 extra base hits, scoring 115 runs and driving in another 80.
What do you do with him at the end of the season? Just let him walk away…since he’ll be 36 in 2010? Or, do you try and get him to sign another deal, say, for two years at $9 million each…with a team option for a third year at $11 million (with a $3 million buyout)?
OK, sure, it’s more of a question than a wild thought…but, nonetheless, it’s today’s wild thought.
8 Responses to “Wild Thought: I’ll Be Damon!”
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January 30th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Personally, I’d definitely try to sign him to a short, front-loaded deal. At best, the Yanks keep a productive player without extending themselves too far and at worst they bridge the gap to the future.
January 30th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
What if Nady and Damon both have a great 2009?
January 30th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I concur
January 30th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Given his age, I doubt Nady would take a 2 year deal…where Damon might…
January 30th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
What if Nady [has] a great 2009?
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Given his career to this point, I just don’t see it. He’s a league average player and has been for his entire career (save a fluky 1st half of 2008).
January 30th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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January 31st, 2009 at 12:40 am
I like JD but his game is all based on good legs. He could fall off a cliff at anytime. If we get a productive 2009, we should just feel lucky.
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