Johnny Damon is still interested in the Yanks
January, 6, 2011
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Andrew Marchand | ESPNNewYork.com
It doesn't appear that there has been any movement in Johnny Damon returning to the Yankees, but his agent, Scott Boras, said that Damon is still interested in coming back.
"As Johnny has said he is more than willing to return to New York," Boras said.
The issue likely will come down to money. Damon would begin as a backup, if he were to sign with the Yankees. He would be mainly a DH/pinch-hitter with a chance to play some outfield. But he would mostly be insurance.
Damon probably won't sign until the end of the month or in February so this is something that is still possible, but not imminent.
"As Johnny has said he is more than willing to return to New York," Boras said.
The issue likely will come down to money. Damon would begin as a backup, if he were to sign with the Yankees. He would be mainly a DH/pinch-hitter with a chance to play some outfield. But he would mostly be insurance.
Damon probably won't sign until the end of the month or in February so this is something that is still possible, but not imminent.
Andrew Marchand
ESPNNewYork.comAndrew Marchand is a senior writer for ESPNNewYork. He also regularly contributes to SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, ESPNews, 1050 ESPN New York and ESPN Radio. He joined ESPN in 2007 after nine years at the New York Post. Follow Andrew on Twitter »
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