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There aren't too many players, who put up some of the best of numbers of their career at 35 years old. But Johnny Damon is doing just that. Even though Damon is past his supposed prime, he's still putting up fantastic numbers that make him a dynamite offensive force. While Damon remains a sub par outfielder with no arm strength at best, his offensive ability makes a power hitting and run scoring machine. So as Damon turns 36 next season, let's see what the market holds for this one time idiot turned Yankee: The Case for Damon -total package When it comes to offensive production, there is nothing that Damon can't do. He can hit for a high average (.286 this season). He can get on base (.368 OBP in '09). He can hit for power (24 HR). He is still one of the top run scorers in baseball (100 runs scored). Damon can hit both lefties (.281 this season) and righties (.289 this season). And yes, even at the age of 35, Damon still has 10 steals this season. Whatever te...
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