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According to Ken Davidoff of Newsday, the New York Yankees have had multiple conversations with free agent Johnny Damon about a possible return to the Bronx for 2011.

Four sources close to Davidoff say that the 37-year-old Damon and the Yankees were talking about a role that would include occasional at-bats as a designated hitter and left fielder.


Two of the sources added that Damon would prefer a job where he would get more guaranteed playing time. Mark Feinsand of the NY Daily News spoke with Damon who had nothing but good things to say about the Yankees and the city. Damon is interested in returning to New York but he has received interest from other teams that view him more as an everyday player. This is especially important to Damon as he chases 3,000 hits and only needs 429 more.


In another article by Davidoff, he adds that Damon was targeting the St. Louis Cardinals, but was disappointed when the team signed Lance Berkman. Davidoff opines that Damon will not sign with the Yankees if he prioritizes playing time and at-bats over getting a third ring.


During the Winter Meetings in early December, Damon expressed interest in signing with the Tampa Bay Rays. He would be a candidate to fill the vacant left field spot that became available when Carl Crawford left.
 
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1/16/2012

Johnny Damon returning to the Yankees?
By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour*–*2 hours 12 minutes ago

US Presswire
The New York Yankees took care of fixing up their rotation this weekend with the addition of Hiroki Kuroda and Michael Pineda this weekend, but it meant losing DH/catcher Jesus Montero.
The New York Daily News reports that Yanks GM Brian Cashman is considering a few options for his DH slot. One of them would be to bring Johnny Damon back to the Bronx. However, that deal is "far from imminent," the Daily News reports.
Since the Yankees don't want to spend much money on another player, another possibility, the paper notes, is 29-year-old Jorge Vazquez, who played for the Yanks' Triple-A affiliate last season and smacked 32 homers. However, they could sign a free agent, the paper notes, with Damon, Hideki Matsui, and Carlos Pena leading that pack.
The Yankees will also use its DH slot to rest veterans Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Mark Teixiera throughout the season as well, the Daily News notes.
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