Intersting news today concerning Johnny Damon. Reports are circulating today that he nearly retired during spring training last year. Unbelievable. That might explain his awful fantasy year in 2007. He had a ton of minor injuries but didn't seem like himself all season. Thanks Johnny, my outfield suffered big times. Johnny D. is usually big time streaky. He can go on tears and carry your fantasy team for weeks and that didn't happen in 2007. Damon batted .270 for the season with only 12 homers and 27 doubles and steals. 2007 was lowest number of games that he'd appeared in since he was a rookie in 1995 and the first year with less that 100 runs since 1997. Damon is in an interesting situation this season. It looks like he'll share time with Matsui in left. Keep an eye on the Yankees and their outfield situation in the spring. He may even get a look at first as well as playing some DH. Damon was unhappy about his lack of playing time at the end of last year. He hit .347 over the last three weeks of the season and it sounds like he's in better physical shape this year. Hopefully mentally he is better too. Keep an eye on one of my favorite players.
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