Daily Dose: Nov. 4 - no, no, no...

This from SI.com:
The Yankees have interest in bringing back Johnny Damon -- "We need him," A-Rod said -- but could well get competition from at least the White Sox and Giants. The Cardinals, Braves and Red Sox are among other teams looking for a corner outfielder, though it's hard to imagine him going back to Boston. Before these playoffs, the Yankees were believed willing to go for two years and $16 million for Damon. But that was before his solo double steal in Game 4.

Why - why? - would the Sox be interested in a 36-year-old outfielder who can't throw and whose one plus skill (speed) is rapidly declining? (especially when they want to re-resign a 33-year-old outfielder who can't throw and whose one plus skill [speed] is declining).
Unless they can get him for 1 year and like $2 million, it's not worth not. Especially not for multiple years and many multiple millions of dollars.

I understand Damon has some value, but this isn't the late 90s/early 2000s anymore. Guys don't have career years in their late 30s anymore. Now players Damon's age are going to do what they did back in the pre-steroid era: break down and be bad.

Yes, the need for a leadoff hitter is great, and Damon might be worth it if the price is right...but if those contract numbers are somewhat accurate - no thanks.