"Yankess" are Not WBC Team Players

'Yankess' are Not WBC Team Players

Classic Move: Bombers Apologize to Fans

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Johnny Speaks!

Damon Breaks Silence on Leaving Red Sox | Photos: Damon in Pinstripes

'''There was nothing to gain for me with the ad,' he said. 'Whatever fans decide to do, cheer me, boo me, I didn't do it to change that. It was just to say, 'Thanks.' Unfortunately, in this game players move on. Life doesn't stand still, life keeps going. As much as we wanted to hang on to the 2004 championship, it was a time for many players to go.'"

"How much would it have taken to keep Damon in Boston?

'''Probably $11.5 million' a year, he said, or $46 million, the midpoint between the Sox' offer ($40 million) and the Yankees' ($52 million).

'''They set a value on me, and I respect that,' he said. 'They didn't want to go over that threshold. But it's $3 million a year, and with that $3 million, I could help out so many unfortunate people.'" -- 3.5.06, Chris Snow, Boston Globe