February 17, 201016 yr I'm really trying hard not to get my hopes up. This is about money, and Damon is only holding out for more money from Detroit. They will offer it to him eventually.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:17 PM) My only concern is why AJ, Damon, and Hawk share a son. link In the words of Jon Lajoie, they are "eskimo brothers".
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:18 PM) They were the source material for the sleeper hit "Three Men and a Baby". If AJ, Hawk & Damon played themselves, I would pay to see that in the theaters
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 12:22 PM) I'm really trying hard not to get my hopes up. This is about money, and Damon is only holding out for more money from Detroit. They will offer it to him eventually. It's been reported that Damon's wife is against the idea of living in the Detroit area. If that's true, it's probably not just about money.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (WCSox @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:23 PM) It's been reported that Damon's wife is against the idea of living in the Detroit area. If that's true, it's probably not just about money. Damon's wife is smart. You'd listen to her, too. Edited February 17, 201016 yr by Steve9347
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:18 PM) They were the source material for the sleeper hit "Three Men and a Baby". "Its got, uh, Ted Danson, Magnum PI, and that Jewish Actor."
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 12:24 PM) Damon's wife is smart. You'd listen to her, too.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:24 PM) Damon's wife is smart. You'd listen to her, too. It doesn't matter how she looks, if it involves living in Detroit, anyone should listen to her.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 01:48 PM) Believe what you will, but casual fans count and there will be a bump in ticket sales if Damon signs. Much more than a Juan Pierre trade or Alex Rios pick up....... FWIW, Hawk has confirmed the golf story. He apparently would love the Sox to add Damon. Completely agree with this statement. Would enhance the buzz in the media about this team, pop ticket sales, etc. The guy's a winner, fan favorite, clubhouse favorite, fits the profile of the team... Quote in the '05 ALDS after they lost to the Sox, "they remind me a lot of us last year" -- he wants it! Would be so awesome. Maybe Alex will agree to give back some of his undeserved salary to make it happen. Loved watching the Bekins moving truck loading at US Cellular today...
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 07:48 PM) Believe what you will, but casual fans count and there will be a bump in ticket sales if Damon signs. Much more than a Juan Pierre trade or Alex Rios pick up....... FWIW, Hawk has confirmed the golf story. He apparently would love the Sox to add Damon. well, chit. there goes all my "where would he play?" jokes.
February 17, 201016 yr What a great week it would be for Jerry Reinsdorf if he can aqcuire Johnny Damon AND shed about $24 million in basketball contracts going into next years star studded free agency. Edited February 17, 201016 yr by GreatScott82
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (WCSox @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 03:23 PM) It's been reported that Damon's wife is against the idea of living in the Detroit area. If that's true, it's probably not just about money. It could be that Boras leaked that Damon's wife was against the idea of living in the Detroit area. There's just too much smoke at this point. As usual, it seems as though the only facts we can suss are that Detroit is offering more money than we are. We can't we just match the g___damned offer for f**king once?
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 02:06 PM) It would probably be good bye to the 12th pitcher, unless the Sox make a trade, which is extremely possible. I'd float Kotsay for a lefty, and see who bites. Renyel Pinto is out of options for the Marlins, and they might be looking to replace Ross Gload.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 03:34 PM) I'd float Kotsay for a lefty, and see who bites. Renyel Pinto is out of options for the Marlins, and they might be looking to replace Ross Gload. That's a good point, Gload and Kotsay fill basically the same role at this point in their careers. But I doubt they trade Kotsay at this point.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 03:27 PM) It could be that Boras leaked that Damon's wife was against the idea of living in the Detroit area. There's just too much smoke at this point. As usual, it seems as though the only facts we can suss are that Detroit is offering more money than we are. We can't we just match the g___damned offer for f**king once? The problem facing Boras if he did sign with the Sox is he would probably lose a pigeon in the Tigers. They have saved him many times.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 03:39 PM) The problem facing Boras if he did sign with the Sox is he would probably lose a pigeon in the Tigers. They have saved him many times. You have a very good point. Who else would have given Magglio all that money when he was injured...?
February 17, 201016 yr SI_JonHeyman regarding rumors mrs. damon prefers chicago to detroit, johnny just texted: "But its up to me. She's going wherever I go.''
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 03:39 PM) The problem facing Boras if he did sign with the Sox is he would probably lose a pigeon in the Tigers. They have saved him many times. He could be using the Tigers against the Sox though. There hasn't really been anything from either team. All of this is from Boras is it not?
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 03:54 PM) SI_JonHeyman regarding rumors mrs. damon prefers chicago to detroit, johnny just texted: "But its up to me. She's going wherever I go.'' Johnny will be sticking to the good old internet for a couple of weeks because of that.
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 04:54 PM) SI_JonHeyman regarding rumors mrs. damon prefers chicago to detroit, johnny just texted: "But its up to me. She's going wherever I go, right now, i want her in the kitchen making me a sandwich.'' FIXED? Ah, sexism. Seriously, though Damon should look into being a touch more diplomatic. Edited February 17, 201016 yr by Thunderbolt
February 17, 201016 yr QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Feb 17, 2010 -> 01:54 PM) SI_JonHeyman regarding rumors mrs. damon prefers chicago to detroit, johnny just texted: "But its up to me. She's going wherever I go.'' I think we get him, but he doesn't want people saying oooh, he just followed his wife. Basically I got a feeling Johnny is saying, Jerry, just give me a little more dough. I'll take less, but at the same time I can't take half of what else is out there.
February 17, 201016 yr Rosenthal says he's hearing Damon does not want to go to Detroit. http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/9253718394
February 17, 201016 yr Getting closer... #WhiteSox 1-yr offer to Damon includes heavy deferrals. Present-day value in $4.5M range. Keep hearing Damon does not want #Tigers. 6 minutes ago from txt http://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal
February 17, 201016 yr Per Ken Rosenthal's twitter #WhiteSox 1-yr offer to Damon includes heavy deferrals. Present-day value in $4.5M range. Keep hearing Damon does not want #Tigers.
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