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Pinstripes, PA:
According to reports, negotiations with Scott Boras and outfielder Johnny Damon are becoming difficult and the 36 year-old is planning to investigate other destinations. Per George King of the New York Post:“I am going to start looking around. Teams are getting better and there are teams interested,” Damon told The Post yesterday. “I can’t wait forever and I am sure [the Yankees] are trying to figure things out. I have to be ready.” (source)Damon reportedly wants a three or four year deal with an annual salary of $13 million. Thats right. A 36 year-old outfielder with shoddy defense and a noodle for an arm is searching for a four-year, $52 million contract. Now, Damon was a terrific hitter in three of the four years he spent with the Yankees and he adds serious depth to the lineup, but to think that he can continue to perform at peak level after the age of 35 is a bit ridiculous. But, this is the way Scott Boras negotiates and he's damn good at his job.Should Damon actually fin...
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