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Johnny Damon

Outfielder
Position
LF
Bats
L
Throws
L

Contract: Signed through 2009.

  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 205 lbs
  • Born: Nov 5, 1973

  • Debut: August 12, 1995

SEASON

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Newsbreakers

November 21, 2009

According to Ken Davidoff on Twitter, the Yankees are making Johnny Damon their top free agent priority this offseason.

Our View:

This means that Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte will have to take a back seat for the time being. Scott Boras is likely the reason that the Yankees are focusing their attention on Damon, and he'll also be the reason that Damon ends up raking in more than he deserves. He'll be looking for a four-year contract, but don't expect that to happen. When the dollars settle, Damon should have a two or three-year deal and the Yankees will likely be completely out of the running for Matt Holliday.

November 10, 2009

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees are "strategizing ways" to retain Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte.

Our View:

So wildly overpaying for all three then? It is always amusing when the Yankees act as if they are being thoughtful and prudent with their money and decision-making, but the bottom line is, if they decide to keep all three players, they will pony up the money and the years to keep all three players. There is not much strategy involved. Whether or not they will eventually have to bench Damon or Matsui probably won't factor into the equation.

November 9, 2009

Yankee outfielders Johnny Damon, Hideki Matsui, Eric Hinske, and Xavier Nady all filed for free agency on Monday, according to MLB.com. Catcher Jose Molina also filed for free agency at the same time.

Our View:

No surprises here, but it will be interesting to see what the Yankees do with these guys. There has been interest in bringing Damon back, but Matsui made a case for himself by winning the World Series MVP. It looks like Nady will be gone, and Hinske could possibly be back in a reserve role. All of these players should have no problems finding a taker for their services, whether it be in a starting capacity or in a reserve role.

November 4, 2009

Johnny Damon left Wednesday's World Series game after the third inning with a strained calf. Damon was replaced by Jerry Hairston in left field.

Our View:

Damon suffered the injury on the bases, as he scored from second on Hideki Matsui's two-run single. This could potentially be a big loss for the Yanks, but the good news is that they are already up 4-1.

November 3, 2009

Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman thinks the Yankees may be amendable to re-singing World Series stud Johnny Damon to a two-year, $16 million deal.

Our View:

He also says that Damon's World Series heroics may have caused his price to go up, however. If the Yanks decide not to bring him back, the White Sox and Giants are among the teams rumored to be interested.

November 1, 2009

Johnny Damon was 3-for-5 with an RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs scored as the Yankees took a 3-1 lead in the World Series with a 7-4 win on Sunday.

Our View:

Damon scored the game-winning run in the top of the ninth. He got credit for two stolen bases after taking second off of Brad Lidge and Carlos Ruiz. Third baseman Pedro Feliz covered the bag but no one was availble to cover third. Damon made a heads up play and out ran Feliz to third. He was 2-for-12 in the Series before tonight, but is hitting .294 in the postseason.

October 25, 2009

Johnny Damon gave the Yankees their first lead on Sunday in Game 6 with a two-RBI single. The Bronx Bombers never looked back as they rolled to a 5-2 win over the Angels, clinched their 40th pennant and are headed to the World Series for the first time since 2003.

Our View:

Damon finished the day 2-for-4 with those two aforementioned RBI, and totaled five in the ALCS. He hit an even .300 for the series and was a run-producing spark plug in front of the big boys while hitting in the two-hole.

September 28, 2009

Johnny Damon has been scratched from tonight's lineup against the Royals due to rainy conditions at Yankee Stadium, according to Tyler Kepner's (New York Times) twitter page.

Our View:

Melky Cabrera will roam in left field with Shelley Duncan in right. Damon has dealt with back issues recently, and the Yankees held him out as a precaution.

September 13, 2009

The New York Daily News is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon expects to return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the previous two games. Damon has been dealing with tightness in his back and hamstrings.

Our View:

Damon was in pretty bad shape on Friday, but he told manager Joe Girardi that he was available yesterday. Girardi decided to give him anothr full day of rest, but expect him to return today. He should be fully ready to go when he does return to the lineup, so get him in.

September 11, 2009

Johnny Damon is out of Friday's lineup due to a stiff lower back, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

Melky Cabrera will roam in left field in his place, and Nick Swisher will bat in Damon's regular No. 2 spot in the order.

August 22, 2009

Johnny Damon could miss the last two games of the Yankees/Red Sox series this weekend after exiting Friday's contest in the first inning with a bruised right knee, according to the New York Daily News.

Our View:

it is "very unlikely" that he will play on Saturday, and "questionable" he'll go on Sunday. Eric Hinske will start in his place.

August 21, 2009

According to Mark Feinsand on Twitter, Johnny Damon exited Friday's game against Boston after fouling a ball off his right knee.

Our View:

Damon finished his at-bat and was removed after striking out. He was replaced in left field by Eric Hinske. Consider him day-to-day.

August 1, 2009

Johnny Damon was scheduled to get the night off on Friday, but he played and crashed into the wall while making a catch. He hit his left shoulder and forehead and escaped serious injury. Still, Damon will likely sit on Saturday, the New York Post reports.

Our View:

Fantasy owners in daily transaction leagues should plan on benching Damon. We're not worried about the minor bumps he suffered on Friday night.

July 27, 2009

Johnny Damon hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning on Monday off Tampa Bay's Brian Shouse. The home run was Damon's 17th of the year and the 200th of his career.

Our View:

Damon has been a fine five-tool player the past near decade-and-a-half, a career .288 hitter with 370 steals and now 200 home runs. With 17 jacks already in 2009, he could potentially reach his career high of 24 that he set in 2006.

July 20, 2009

According to the New York Post, Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon is expected to return to the lineup on Monday after missing Sunday's game with a sore back. Damon injured his back while sliding into home on Friday.

Our View:

Damon sat yesterday just to rest the back up and get it healthy, so he should be safe to deploy in fantasy rosters tonight. He is starting to show signs of age, but his numbers are more than serviceable for fantasy owners as long as he is on the field.

July 9, 2009

The Newark Star-Ledger is reporting that Yankees' outfielder Johnny Damon is out again on Thursday while dealing with some minor injuries. Damon hit his knee against the fence on Wednesday, and he also hurt his calf a few days ago.

Our View:

None of these injuries are serious, but he was pretty sore again today. Expect him to play at some point this weekend, but we will keep you updated on his status going forward.

July 6, 2009

Johnny Damon is not in the starting lineup for the Yankees on Monday. The team decided to go with an outfield of Eric Hinske, Brett Gardner, and Melky Cabrera for the afternoon affair with the Blue Jays.

Our View:

Damon is probably getting the day off to rest up, but it doesn't look like there is anything to worry about going forward. He is a solid play in all leagues at this point, and he should be back in the lineup tomorrow.

June 24, 2009

Johnny Damon returned to action tonight at Atlanta after missing the last game with a sore left calf.

Our View:

He is roaming left field, and batting in his usual No. 2 spot in the lineup. He should be safe to return to fantasy duty.

June 23, 2009

Johnny Damon will be held out of tonight's lineup at Atlanta to rest his ailing calf, according to Bryan Hoch's twitter page.

Our View:

Melky Cabrera will roam in left field in his place, with Brett Gardner in center and Nick Swisher in right. Damon will be missing his second straight game, but the Yankees are not concerned with the ailment as of now.

June 21, 2009

Johnny Damon is sitting out Sunday's game at Florida while nursing a sore right calf, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Skipper Joe Girardi noted that his calf is just sore, and held Damon out merely as a precaution. Girardi addded that Damon could pitch-hit if needed.

June 19, 2009

Johnny Damon went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Friday's 5-1 win at Florida. Both of his knocks were singles.

Our View:

Damon has recorded two hits in three of his last five games, and collected his 40th RBI of the season tonight.

June 12, 2009

Johnny Damon is not in tonight's lineup against the Mets at Yankee Stadium, according to the Star-Ledger.

Our View:

Melky Cabrera will roam in left field in his absence, and Damon is dealing with "fluttering eyes." It is uncertain how much time he will need to miss with the ailment.

May 17, 2009

Johnny Damon went 3-for-4 with a tenth inning walk-off home run, a run scored and an RBI as the Yankees came from behind for the third straight time to beat Minnesota.

Our View:

Through 60 May at bats, Damon is slugging .773 as 13 of his 20 hits have gone for extra bases. He is clearly benefitting from the home run friendly Yankee Stadium. He already has 10 home runs this season. He had 17 in 143 games last season.

May 11, 2009

Johnny Damon has been named the AL Player of the Week, according to the Sports Network. Damon hit .419 last week and led the majors with five homers and 15 RBI.

Our View:

This marks the second time Damon earned the weekly honor, the last time coming on August 21, 2006. Damon raised his season average to .314, to go along with nine homers and 25 RBI.

May 10, 2009

Johnny Damon hit his fifth home run in his last seven games as the Yankees beat the Orioles 5-3 on Sunday. The three-run shot was his only hit in five at bats.

Our View:

Damon has now collected 15 RBI in his last six games. His batting average has jumped from .272 to .314 in that span and he is among the hottest bats going right now.

May 7, 2009

Johnny Damon was 4-for-5 with four RBI, a double, and a home run as the Yankees fell 8-6 to the Rays on Thursday.

Our View:

Damon has nine hits, three home runs, and nine RBI in his last four games. He is among the hotter hitters going this week, and as long as he is healthy he should remain a solid mixed league option.

May 5, 2009

Johnny Damon went yard on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees fell to the rival Red Sox 7-3. Damon finished the game 2-for-4 with the home run and three RBI.

Our View:

Damon has shown a nice power resurgence to start 2009, as he hit his sixth of the season tonight. Damon can still steal some bases, and if he keeps scoring runs he will be a value in all leagues.

April 26, 2009

According to MLB.com, Johnny Damon sat out Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to bumps and bruises he suffered on Saturday while banging into the Green Monster.

Our View:

Damon is a little beat up and said that his knee and shoulder were sore, so he took the day off. Any further pain he is expected to play through, so he should be fine to employ in fantasy lineups the rest of the week.

April 21, 2009

Johnny Damon went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a run scored as the Yankees beat the A's 5-3 on Tuesday.

Our View:

Damon should be in line for another fine season and his first as the No. 2 hitter in the order. He's still stealing bases and collecting extra base hits and likely will provide good value for where he was selected in most leagues outside of the northeast.

April 17, 2009

Johnny Damon had a nice day at the plate on Friday, going 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, an RBI, and a stolen base in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Indians.

Our View:

Damon really filled up the stat sheet today, as he did a little bit of everything. He is now hitting .286 on the season for the Yankees, and he has also swiped two bags in his nine games.

April 14, 2009

According to MLB.com, Johnny Damon is out for tonight's game against the Rays. He arrived at Tropicana Field feeling a bit under the weather. He's considered day-to-day.

Our View:

Be sure to take Damon out of your lineup for tonight. You may consider playing a replacement for a while as well, until Damon heats up. He's hitting .227 this season.

April 6, 2009

Johnny Damon went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored as the Yankees fell to the Orioles 10-5 on opening day.

Our View:

The left fielder was hitting in the No. 2 hole, where his name will be pencilled in all season. The result should be a few more RBI opportunities for a player that tallied 71 RBIs out of the leadoff spot a season ago. As long as he can stay healthy, Damon should provide excellent fantasy value.

March 14, 2009

Johnny Damon was 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two strikeouts as the Yankees beat the Astros 3-1 on Saturday.

Our View:

Damon is hitting a steady .292 this spring and he appears to be injury free. If he can avoid the nagging injuries which hampered him a season ago, he should be in line for another fine performance. Although not spectacular, Damon's overall numbers remained good last season and he continues to show more and more patience at the plate.

March 4, 2009

Johnny Damon tripled and drove in a run in a loss to the Braves Wednesday. After a miserable start to the spring, Damon has upped his average to a modest .222.

Our View:

Damon is aging, but can still be a decent second or third outfielder in a fantasy lineup. Surrounded by All Stars, he should be able to contribute in most five-by-five league categories.

February 28, 2009

Johnny Damon went 0-for-2 with a strikeout on Saturday in the Yankees' leadoff spot.

Our View:

Damon is yet to record a hit in the Grapefruit League this year. He hit .303 last season with decent power, so he should be an asset once he gets going, especially in such a stacked lineup.

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