Thank You Johnny Damon
Let's first deal with the most difficult reality we must face as Red Sox fans. Johnny Damon's career with the Red Sox is over. To continue a tradition started last week when Billy Mueller left for Los Angeles . . .
Thank you Johnny for:
I hope this is the last one of these I have to put together for a while!
Thank you Johnny for:
- A 2004 World Series Championship, the first in New England since 1918, a drought that spanned 86 years.
- A .311 OBP with 4 home runs, 18 runs scored, 8 stolen bases, and 13 RBI in 132 postseason plate appearances spanning six playoff series.
- 2002 & 2005 All Star selections.
- Leading off for some of the best Red Sox batting orders ever.
- Scoring more runs, 461 (344 + 117), than any other player between 2002 and 2005
- Recording the most hits in an inning (3) of any MLB player on June 27, 2003.
I hope this is the last one of these I have to put together for a while!
posted by David Welch at 12/21/2005 04:45:00 AM
2 Comments:
A necessary move for the Yankees. Its a little more money and a year more than I would have liked but otherwize a solid move.
Thank you, Jon.
As Red Sox fans, it is important for us to hear what Yankees fans like Jon are saying about this move. The Yankee's recent history is riddled with "it's a little more money and a year more than I would have liked" signings. Let's keep things in perspective, Red Sox Nation!
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