Johnny D.

Let me count the ways:

• Supposedly Damon turned down a 1/$6M deal with the Yankees. I don’t see he would be quick to accept a deal for half that.
• Barring an Ellsbury trade, he would be penciled in as the 4th outfielder, lucky to play more than 50 games unless someone goes on the DL. I don’t see him accepting a part time job when teams like the Yankees, Tigers and Reds could offer more extensive playing time.
• The Sox are already up against the cap. Damon would likely put them over the luxury tax threshhold which they appear to want to avoid if possible.

I think Damon would have made a lot of sense if Cameron wasn’t available. In the interim, I don’t think he’s a good fit for the Sox and the only thing that appears stopping him from signing with a team is himself, or more accurately Boras’ view that he is a $14M player rather than $6M.

This was purely a baseball assessment, not an emotional-based argument. If we sign Johnny, we would surely have to move the roster around (GET RID OF HALL :D). And, for the money question, it’s getting awfully close to Pitchers and Catchers to hang on to financial concerns. 3 MM, which probably is still under the cap is plenty of money for anyone. And for HOF considerations, better to compete on a contender than Cincinnati Reds. Best possible for Damon is probs Tigers though.

Damon platoon with Ortiz? They are both lefties!!!! Also Johhny Damon is a decent hitter but is no power hitter. So he hit 20+ last year for the Yankees but it was in that stadium. Anybody that thinks he could even hit 15 playing for the Sox full time is delusional!!!!! Get rid of Hermida for him? Ridiculous!!! I know Hermida hasnt met his potential but he is still only 26 years old and he is talented. I would def rather take my chances with him being our 4th outfielder. Plus Im pretty sure he is better defensively and I guarantee he has a better arm.

I think a 26 year old with potential is a perfect guy to have as your 4th OF, especially over a really really old OF that cant throw, field, or hit for power except for a hand full of parks. Dont get me wrong I think Damon is a better player but for all around value I will take Hermida for 3 million less as a 4th OF over Damon. Dont forget that Damon would also be too much talk for an 4th OF pinch hitter (I think he would be a good PH) where we wont hear too much about Hermida at all.

cuz one has proven himself to be a starter on teams like the Yankees and the Red Sox. Hermida has not. Correct me if Im wrong but wasnt Ortiz going to platoon or backup for Jeremy Giambi when he signed with us. But then Giambi got hurt and Ortiz had to start and everything just happened to click.
Im not saying Hermida is going to be one of the best hitters in baseball. But I think he makes a perfect 4th OF, someone that can fill in occassionally, has potential, and is young and still willing to learn. I dont understand y we would want a 37 year old that is overrated do to inflated numbers, that cant throw, field, and would just cause chaos for most of the year.