Yankees sign Randy Winn

[A.E]

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Yankees have signed outfielder Randy Winn to a one-year contract at around $2 million.
Your move, Boras. This should effectively close the book on the possibility of Johnny Damon returning to the Bronx, though time will tell if it was the right decision. Winn, 35, batted just .262/.318/.353 with two home runs and 51 RBI with the Giants last season and completely collapsed against left-handed pitching, batting just .154 in 120 at-bats. Hey, at least he's a tremendous defensive upgrade.

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Well you be sure as shiznit that Johnny Damon's days in the Bronx are officially over. Cashman said he only had $2M left to find another outfielder and he did. A pretty modest signing for the Bombers but I like it. I was actually fine starting the season with Brett Gardner in left and then hoping that Jamie Hoffman could get comfortable and start living up to his potential. Winn is the perfect hitter to fill the bottom of the line-up, efficiently hits both left & right, and can steal 15-20 bags per season. Winn is much older, did struggle against lefties last season but he is an astounding upgrade over Melky defensively. Joe Girardi said that he was planning on starting Spring Training with Granderson in leftfield...but that most likely changes with this addition.

Just yesterday, the Yankees had acquired OF prospect Greg Golson for the Texas Rangers, in exchange for IF Mitch Hilligoss.

 

[.GR]

Good signing. I really like Winn. I wonder where Damon goes now? All I'm hearing is Oakland can't afford him now so who knows where he'll be headed.

 

[A.E]

Good signing. I really like Winn. I wonder where Damon goes now? All I'm hearing is Oakland can't afford him now so who knows where he'll be headed.

Atlanta wants him, he wants to play there, and I am guessing he budges a little on price to get a deal done soon. I expect Damon to be a Brave by next week.

I also read reports that Boras contacted the Tigers and Reds within the last 24 hours.

 

[RipCity32]

I hope Damon comes to the Tigers :/

 

[A.E]

A team source tells Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com that the Braves don't plan to pursue free agent outfielder Johnny Damon.
The Braves certainly gave the idea some thought, but they aren't thrilled by his shoddy defense or the salary he would command. According to source, the team thinks Damon will ultimately sign with the Athletics in the $4-5 million range. According to Calcaterra, the Braves would have issues with top prospect Jason Heyward breaking camp with the club, leaving the acquisition of an outfielder less of a priority.

Wherever Damon ends up...he's gonna be the top bargain of this off-season. Believe it or not, Tampa could be his newest option....

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Rays have been in "regular contact" with Scott Boras about signing free agent Johnny Damon to be their primary designated hitter.
The Rays, like others, have stayed quiet in their efforts to land Damon, but look for the market to step up significantly now that there's virtually zero chance of him returning the Yankees. According to Sherman, Damon would consider a one-year contract in the $7 million range with deferred money. The Rays could be a fit if enough money is deferred so the actual current value of the contract falls to the $4 or $5 million range. The Rays are interested in Damon in spite of their failed efforts to trade Pat Burrell this winter.

 

[playmaker7]

I wasn't a fan of him in SF and NOW I really don't like him

 

[Mexi]

Randy Winn blows.
but he always played well vs the Dodgers.

and aint that a <Censored>. look who's coming to dodger stadium this season. mmm mmm mmm

 

[Yankees2772]

I like this move... 2m for a good defender at both corners, usually an average around .290, 10 HR (will probably improve in Yankee stadium a bit, but not much since he's not really a fly ball hitter), and he's got some wheels. He's my kind of players, good job Cashman. (even though I did want Nady back and/or Damon back, seeing how cheap they will go - much like Abreu last year)