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Originally Posted by SMachiz
1) Damon never went back to the Sox to ask them to match the offer, I think he either a) wanted to stir up controversy, or b) actually wanted to be a Yankee.
2) His arm is about on par with Williams, but he's significantly faster, which will make the outfield SIGNIFICANTLY stronger (making up for Sheffield and Matsui's relative slowness). Also more speed on the basepaths is always good.
Cheerio.
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Damon wanted more than 4 years originally. Yankees and Red Sox would only offer the 4. Red Sox also weren't willing to pay 52 million over 4 years to a 32 year old. Just like they weren't willing to pay Pedro that last winter. Both wise choices.
Another interesting stat that I was reading was Damon's offensive statistics at batter friendly Fenway versus other parks. Batting average of 25 points less.
Red Sox can take that 52 million and find a suitable replacement in CF and use the rest on pitching. Basically what the Yankees should of done but havent over the past 5 years.