Randy Winn signed a one year, $2 million contract with the Yankees today pending a physical. This all but eliminates the possibility of Johnny Damon returning to the Yankees as the Yankees budget hit the $200 million mark which is something that GM Brian Cashman wants to avoid. Unless something drastic like a major trade happens, Johnny Damon played his last game as a Yankee. This all could have been avoided if Johnny and his agent Scott Boras moved quicker and less greedy. It’s a shame as Johnny is a great guy to have around the clubhouse and a productive player.
In good news, Johan Santana had a good throwing session in Port Saint Lucie yesterday.
There are rumors about John Smoltz coming to the Mets. I don’t another over-the-hill Brave is the answer for the Mets. The Mets need more pitching now. In the meantime, I have not renewed my Mets partial ticket plan.
Posted by The Tank.