Yankee Swap??!!???
no I am not referring to that ridiculous game that some people insist on foisting on others at the holidays - although I hate that too. . but that's another blog entry :)
I am referring to the signing of Johnny Damon with the Yankees - the evil empire if you will.
I have a few things to say about this:
first off. . . I loved Johnny for a long time - then he started talking more. He started becoming the type of player that believes in his own hype - the "jesus" thing etc. etc. etc. BUT . . like it or not, the guy was the FACE of the team. He embodied that "anything goes" attitude that we LOVE about our guys.
He was reportedly looking for a 7 year deal to stay in Boston and that was the sticking point in the negotiations. Well friends, he didn't get 7 years in pinstripes either - he got 4 years for $52 million - works out to about $13 million a year. The Sox came in with an offer - 4 years for $40 million - $10 million a year. While it's under the Yanks offer - if he wanted to stay in Boston I'm sure he doesn't need the extra 3 million - how much can he spend???
He wanted the glitz of the Yankees and that's all there is to it. . .
what I personally don't understand is how Johnny's gonna fit in the big apple - the Yankees are SO corporate . . . and Damon's not. . .he's gonna need a haircut and a shave first off
well. .. goodbye Johnny - it's been fun and it'll be interesting to see who's replacing you!!!
posted by {Amanda} @ 4:21 AM
3 Comments:
My feeling is "Hey Johnny, don't let the door hit you in the backside." I'm not heartbroken about this. Can't wait for Manny to get going too!
see now.. i saw your title and thought "yankee candle swap! very cool!" lol... yeah - i'm not a sports fan *gasp* !!!!! :)
You know what - I'd be bummed that he's leaving if he went to another team but because it's the Yanks I'll cut the hair off for him and give him a Boston Boo when he's back in town.
I'm far more depressed that Millar is gone! Far more!
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