In this week's addition of Rays Roundup: Luke Scott is signed to fill an offensive need, Andrew Friedman isn't done shopping for bats, Johnny Damon is disappointed to not be returning to Rays and Matt Joyce has been working out at first base. All of this plus notes and quotes inside.
BACK ON BOARD?
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January 15, 2012
The Yankees are currently exploring DH options, and one name that has come up is Johnny Damon. A reunion with Damon could give the Yankees stability at an affordable price.
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January 13, 2012
Our old friend turned hated enemy Johnny Damon is not pleased with the Tampa Bay Rays. Damon believed that he was going to return to Tampa but the Rays went in another direction signing designated hitter Luke Scott to a one year deal plus a team option. This blindsided Damon who then said the following (via text) to Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin:
"It's an unhappy...
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January 16, 2012
With the New York Yankees’ designated hitter spot now vacant, the speculation over who will replace Jesus Montero has begun. Carlos Pena is one option that has been discussed while fans and media have mentioned several other names. One name that has generated some buzz is Johnny Damon. I have to be honest in saying that I am definitely not a fan of Johnny Damon occupying...
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January 13, 2012
If a recent report is accurate, Johnny Damon could eventually continue to work his way through the American League East. According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Orioles are interested in the two-time All-Star. Damon, of course, played for the Red Sox from 2002-2005, before moving on to the Yankees from 2006-2008. After a quick stop in Detroit in 2010, Damon played for the Rays...
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January 16, 2012
Following the Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda trade, the Yankees are searching for a DH to fill Montero’s spot. Apparently the list of possible replacements includes Johnny Damon, whom they have been in contact with, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
To put it simply, signing Damon would be a bad idea. The Yankees got almost no production from the DH spot last season...
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January 16, 2012
Johnny Damon would bring a clutch hitter and additional top of the lineup guy to the Yankees if signed to DH in New York in 2012.The New York Yankees have kept a low profile this offseason other then for about an hour where they rebuilt their starting rotation with a four player trade and a free agent signing. The free spending team even has used the word budget. All and all it has...
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January 17, 2012
Off-Season (click image for random Wikipedia page)
The Rays 2011 All-Stars, David Price, James Shields, and Matt Joyce, have been named the grand marshalls for the 2012 Gasparilla parade on January 28.
Speaking of Shields…Does anybody in baseball have a more intimidating ass? If we were on first base when Shields went into his stretch, we’d be scared.
Just sayin’...
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January 14, 2012
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January 13, 2012
The Orioles appear to have some interest in Johnny Damon, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com tweets. Luke Scott's deal with the Rays likely means Damon won't return to Tampa Bay, but the Orioles might have room for the designated hitter.
Damon, 38, is just 277 career hits away from 3,000, so the milestone is within reach. He hit .261/.326/.418 with 16 homers and 29 doubles...
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January 16, 2012
With the Yankees in the market for a designated hitter now that Jesus Montero is heading to Seattle, they are looking at a number of options and reportedly already reached out to Johnny Damon and Carlos Pena.Since they already added $10 million to the payroll with the signing of...
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January 13, 2012
The Rays designated catcher Nevin Ashley for assignment today, removing him from the 40-man roster. The move was necessary to open a spot for Luke Scott.
In all likelihood, we haven’t seen the end of Nevin, or his wife Ashley Ashley. Chances are he will clear waivers and accept an assignment to Durham with an invitation to spring training.
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January 13, 2012
The signing of free agent Luke Scott prompted the Rays to make a corresponding roster move on Friday. The team announced that Minor League catcher Nevin Ashley has been designated for assignment. The 27-year-old Ashley was one of five catchers on Tampa Bay's 40-man roster.
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