Jon Heyman (hat-tip to River Ave. Blues) broke down baseball top 24 free agents that will be hitting the market this offseason. Three of the members of the list are Yankees free agents, Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte, and Hideki Matsui.17. Johnny Damon, Yankees outfielder. Big year. But "better in Yankee Stadium,'' the GM said.Agent: $18 million, 2 years.GM: Whatever the Yankees want to pay.
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Jon Heyman has reported that the New York Yankees have been in contact with Hideki Matsui. Last week, I wrote about the likelihood of Johnny Damon joining the Yankees. Now Matsui has become another option. Ken Davidoff reported that... Read Post
From Tim Kurkjian:1. How will the world champion Yankees rework their roster?They have three primary free agents, left fielder Johnny Damon, designated hitter Hideki Matsui and starting pitcher Andy Pettitte.Last winter, the Yankees... Read Post
From Joel Sherman:The Yankees are strategizing ways to retain all three of their major free agents -- Johnny Damon, Andy Pettitte and Hideki Matsui -- sources told The Post.Damon and Pettitte are the priorities. But when asked if th... Read Post