Johnny Damon, Yankees Budget

Scott Boras and Johnny Damon read this market and the Yankees wrong. The 36-year old outfielder doesn’t fit into the Yankees budget according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman says the Yankees have been telling agents they only have $2 million to spend on left field. Unless Damon and his agent Scott Boras bite the bullet and substantially lower their asking price, Damon will not be returning to the Bronx. 

All along it didn’t seem like Damon would return, but this just about seals the deal. Brian Cashman hasn’t budged on Damon’s overpriced demands. The Yankees have their eyes on Xavier Nady, Reed Johnson, Jerry Hairston Jr, Marcus Thames and Rocco Baldelli to play the outfield. Brett Garnder is currently penciled in as the Yankees starting left fielder.