All of those numbers are consistent with his recent year's performance save 1; the HR number. That 24 HR he put up last year was by being a Yankee Stadium hitter. He hit 7 HR on the Road and 14 at Yankee Stadium. I don't think he touches 20+ HR outside of that stadium.

Either that HR total is off or your numbers are. Just being nitpicky.

Either that HR total is off or your numbers are. Just being nitpicky.

You're correct. He hit 7 on the road and 17 at Yankee Stadium. Typo on my part. Makes my point even stronger. He's not going to hit 20 HR without that ballpark, IMO.

 

Also worth noting...he put up a .795 OPS on the road last year an da .915 OPS at home. Now, lots of guys do better at home than on the road after a plane flight, but remember, this is a unique stadium effect there too.

How the hell wouldn't Damon fit Guillen's lineup. He does a lot of things that Ozzie wants from his hitters.

 

Ugh...can't the Guillen's just be quiet and let KW do what he wants.

Ugh...can't the Guillen's just be quiet and let KW do what he wants.

 

Exactly (x10) ^

Ugh...can't the Guillen's just be quiet and let KW do what he wants.

I'm honestly shocked that KW doesn't tell Ozzie to get him under control. Who does he think he is?

It's a Boras client, I take every media report with a grain of salt. I could easily see him wanting to get more $$ out of the Tigers so he leaks the White Sox as interested.

 

I would really like if Damon was on the White Sox, I think it would make perfect sense and make the team better, however I just don't see it happening with the 2/14 deal being reported, I don't see the Sox beating that.

It's a Boras client, I take every media report with a grain of salt. I could easily see him wanting to get more $$ out of the Tigers so he leaks the White Sox as interested.

 

I would really like if Damon was on the White Sox, I think it would make perfect sense and make the team better, however I just don't see it happening with the 2/14 deal being reported, I don't see the Sox beating that.

Of course, the 2/14 number might not be right either.

 

Of course, the 2/14 number might not be right either.

that is definitely true, I just don't see the White Sox getting in any type of bidding war for him, I just see the Tigers giving the extra year or extra million or two

Of course, the 2/14 number might not be right either.

I think 2/10 is more in line with reality.

 

Although, if 1/5 is out there, why bother to take the 2/10

Some of that could be deferred and such. As Mike said, perhaps Damon feels he can get more in FA next season and he could sign a one year deal instead. If I was Damon however, I would have a better shot going to the postseason with the Sox than you would with the Tigers, even though the Tigers are a solid team. I just think it'll probably go down to the Twins and our Sox as far as this division. Hopefully he feels the same way. (though the tigers can definitely surprise)

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Come on Sox...this would excite me.

WSCR is now saying "executives" seem to think he will end up with the Tigers at the 2/14

http://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/8980407917

 

looks like he'll end up a Tiger after all.

I actually disagree Ace, I think the 2 year deal is what Damon wants still. I think the prospect of going year to year is not appealing to someone like him at this point in his career, he can look at players like Dye as perfect examples of a situation he does not want to be in next year should he have a down year

http://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/8980407917

 

looks like he'll end up a Tiger after all.

 

Figured as much.

Come on Sox...this would excite me.

 

Not gonna happen, bud. Sorry.

The reports of the Sox bidding has been greatly overstated.

Getting thrown into these rumors and having him sign with Tigers will only disappoint fans more.

Not gonna happen, bud. Sorry.

The reports of the Sox bidding has been greatly overstated.

Well, the idea of them WINNING maybe. But its entirely possible they bid.

 

Well, the idea of them WINNING maybe. But its entirely possible they bid.

 

I don't doubt they bid, but no way the have been in a "bidding war".

 

Reason #1- $$$

Reason #2- Boras

Reason #3- Ozzie

The Sox best bet to upgrade their offense might be a Spring Training injury to someone like Kotsay or Jones. Maybe Ozzie will try out Jones at 1st base like he did with Toby?

Weren't the Guillen's forced to shut down their twitter accounts a while ago.

 

I remember Cowley rambling something about that.

Im guessing he will sign with Detroit for 2 years at $14 million.

The Sox best bet to upgrade their offense might be a Spring Training injury to someone like Kotsay or Jones. Maybe Ozzie will try out Jones at 1st base like he did with Toby?

 

Well at least Kenny is still shopping...

Where did Detroit find this money?

Did anyone here honsestly think that KW would let an all star caliber player whose demands fell from 3 yrs 36 Mil to 1 year 5 mil go to the rival Tigers without trying to make a play here. He wouldnt be doing his job if he didnt try and get involved, not to mention the sox could actually use Damon. I really hope they can snatch him away from the tigers, it could mean the division for us.