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The Yanks ink a deal with center fielder Johnny Damon, a 4-year $52 million deal.  Damon hit .316 last year with a .439 slugging percentage.

Notorious for looking like he’s been lost in the wilderness for
6 months, Damon will have to undergo some drastic changes as part of the
Bronx Bombers.  Known for his long hair and his beard, both are a no-no
in the Yanks clubhouse.  Clean-shaven and hair above the collar are the
rules Yanks use to groom themselves.

With Bernie slowing down and getting a little too old to play the outfield day in and day out the Yanks needed a center fielder with some zip and bat speed.  Not only did they find one, they managed to kill two birds with one stone.  Find a new center fielder and fuck Boston at the same time.  Sweet, sweet victory.  Now, the man we used to love to hate, we’re going to have to learn to love to love. 

The signing of Damon also gives the Yanks a solid lead-off man most likely putting Jeter back in the #2 slot where he seems to thrive at driving in the leading runner.

While excited about the prospect of having the speed and bat of someone like Damon added to the lineup, I’m sure like every other Yankee, Damon will have to earn his stripes before he truly gets his welcome to Yankee Stadium.  Come through with a clutch play, smack a game winning home run, make a game saving catch.  Win the crowd Johnny and you’ll have won you’re acceptance into the Bronx.

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