From Jon Heyman:
Boras strongly hinted that postseason hero Johnny Damon should be in line for another four-year contract from the Yankees by prominently mentioning that Jorge Posada received such a deal in his mid-30s, and Derek Jeter will surely get one next winter at the same stage. Boras also produced a Damon book with some surprising numbers, such as the fact that Damon is one of only two players to produce 150 runs each of the past 12 seasons (Alex Rodriguez is the other) and one of only 16 players with 150 hits and 100 runs in 10 seasons (the book points out Rickey Henderson did not accomplish the feat). Meanwhile, the Yankees, who were hoping to get Damon on a two-year deal, say they are "absolutely" not going to offer four to Damon, whose signing with the Yankees doesn't seem like such a surety at the moment. As for money, the Yankees also have been thinking about a deal that might top out at about $10 million a year. But coming off a superb season, Damon doesn't seem to feel he deserves a cut from $13 million. The Giants, who badly need a productive outfielder, appear to have emerged as one potential competitor.
So far Damon has been saying he wants to remain with the Yanks and all the right things. However, his agent is not on the same page with him. This could end in the same results like when he left Boston. He'll be the only two face. Also, the Giants would be stupid to offer Johnny a 3-4 year contract. He can barely play left field!
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