YANKEES SIGN RANDY WINN

jimmythegreekreturns · 01-27-2010, 10:52 PM

Yankees, ex-Giants outfielder Winn agree to one-year deal
Jan. 27, 2010
CBSSports.com wire reports

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees and free-agent outfielder Randy Winn agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press.

Winn hit .262 with two homers and 51 RBI for the San Francisco Giants last year, but his on-base percentage was just .318. The 35-year-old was an All-Star in 2002, when he batted .298 with 14 homers and 75 RBI for Tampa Bay.

New York figures to start Curtis Granderson in center field and Nick Swisher in right most of the time, with Winn and Brett Gardner sharing time in left.

Johnny Damon helped the Yankees win the World Series for the first time since 2000, hitting .282 with 23 homers and 82 RBI, but he was coming off a $52 million, four-year contract and New York valued the 36-year-old at far less.

"The Yankees along all have said they had $2 million and that obviously removed them out of the marketplace of a lot of talented players. We really did not have a lot to talk about," said Damon's agent, Scott Boras. "Johnny knew what their budget was, so there was never any expectancy. The Yankees could never make an offer because they knew Johnny's performance value far exceeded what their budget was."

Despite repeatedly referring to budget constraints, the Yankees' projected payroll for 18 players with agreements likely to make the opening-day roster is at $205 million following the deal with Winn.

Justin_Sans · 01-28-2010, 01:21 AM

Is this the first time the yankees have been worried about spending money?

last year they spent 208......what's a couple more, I know damon is aging but he got a lot of clutch hits this year.

Viejo Dinosaur · 01-28-2010, 01:51 AM

Just a signing to convey a message to Scott Boras and Damon....

Will be a big mistake to get rid of Damon...

ozzie · 01-28-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viejo Dinosaur

Just a signing to convey a message to Scott Boras and Damon....

Will be a big mistake to get rid of Damon...

IT WILL HURT BUT THERE COMES A TIME WHERE ITS TIME TO MOVE ON.

HE WOULDNT GET ANYMORE FROM ANYONE ELSE,PLUS HE GETS TO DEFEND

A CHAMPIONSHIP.SOMETIMES THE DICE CRAPS OUT.

ryan22 · 01-29-2010, 06:58 AM

damon should fire that piece of shit boras and he should of resigned with the yanks cause like ozzie said he wont get anymore than what the yanks offered.Boras is a asshole,all he tries to do is squeeze every dollar he can out of these owners,he doesnt give a fuck about the players or the game for that matter,the more money he gets for his clients the more money goes in his pocket,fuck him i hope he dies of aids

01-27-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
jimmythegreekreturns The Boss Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 7,355	YANKEES SIGN RANDY WINN Yankees, ex-Giants outfielder Winn agree to one-year deal Jan. 27, 2010 CBSSports.com wire reports NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees and free-agent outfielder Randy Winn agreed Wednesday to a $2 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press. Winn hit .262 with two homers and 51 RBI for the San Francisco Giants last year, but his on-base percentage was just .318. The 35-year-old was an All-Star in 2002, when he batted .298 with 14 homers and 75 RBI for Tampa Bay. New York figures to start Curtis Granderson in center field and Nick Swisher in right most of the time, with Winn and Brett Gardner sharing time in left. Johnny Damon helped the Yankees win the World Series for the first time since 2000, hitting .282 with 23 homers and 82 RBI, but he was coming off a $52 million, four-year contract and New York valued the 36-year-old at far less. "The Yankees along all have said they had $2 million and that obviously removed them out of the marketplace of a lot of talented players. We really did not have a lot to talk about," said Damon's agent, Scott Boras. "Johnny knew what their budget was, so there was never any expectancy. The Yankees could never make an offer because they knew Johnny's performance value far exceeded what their budget was." Despite repeatedly referring to budget constraints, the Yankees' projected payroll for 18 players with agreements likely to make the opening-day roster is at $205 million following the deal with Winn.

01-28-2010, 01:21 AM	#2
Justin_Sans Full Fledged Degenerate Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,483	Re: YANKEES SIGN RANDY WINN Is this the first time the yankees have been worried about spending money? last year they spent 208......what's a couple more, I know damon is aging but he got a lot of clutch hits this year. __________________ __________________ Click here to sign up at Bookmaker. Use Bonus code: FACTSMAN US CITIZENS PLEASE NOTE: The information contained at this site is for news and entertainment purposes only. Any use of this information in violation of any federal, state or local law is prohibited.

01-28-2010, 01:51 AM	#3
Viejo Dinosaur Mac Daddy Pimp Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 390	Re: YANKEES SIGN RANDY WINN Just a signing to convey a message to Scott Boras and Damon.... Will be a big mistake to get rid of Damon...

01-29-2010, 06:58 AM	#5
ryan22 Full Fledged Degenerate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,479	Re: YANKEES SIGN RANDY WINN damon should fire that piece of shit boras and he should of resigned with the yanks cause like ozzie said he wont get anymore than what the yanks offered.Boras is a asshole,all he tries to do is squeeze every dollar he can out of these owners,he doesnt give a fuck about the players or the game for that matter,the more money he gets for his clients the more money goes in his pocket,fuck him i hope he dies of aids

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