New York Sports News

The MVP of the Yankee season was not Alex Rodriguez, not Mo Rivera or Bobby Abreu or Johnny Damon.

Johnny Damon was squeezed out by the Yankees' new-found desire to stick to a budget, and the Damon Era in the Bronx officially ended Wednesday when the Yanks agreed to a deal with Randy Winn.

Johnny Damon has always had a flair for the dramatic. Why would Monday night have been any different?

Johnny Damon, who finally made it clear that he was stung badly by the Yankees' unwillingness to pay him what he thought he was worth, has moved on to a new team.

Although there are several areas the Bombers will look to address, the most glaring position of need will be first base.

Multiple recruiting calls by Alex Rodriguez and Johnny Damon were instrumental in wooing A.J. Burnett to the Bronx, according to a baseball official familiar with the two Yankees' talks with Burnett.

Johnny Damon believes the Yankees have enough time to fight their way into the postseason. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to contribute to the cause Monday night.

If Johnny Damon is unwilling to take a two-year contract in the next two weeks or so, a source said the Yankees would likely turn their attention to Hideki Matsui, who is willing to accept a one-year

The Yankees undoubtedly look at the Curtis Granderson as a hedge in the event Johnny Damon cannot be re-signed because, right now, Damon is drinking the Scott Boras Kool-Aid.