Here that? That's my blogger cherry being popped. Just as they do on the Valenti and Foster daytime talk radio show for a first-time caller. For starters, I'd like to discuss the Johnny Damon saga. Much of what I write and the bulk of my opinions on various Detroit sports issues are formulated from what I hear on 97.1 the ticket, Freep.com, and other interweb outlets. Now that's out of the way, my thoughts on the Johnny Damon.
I think Johnny Damon's decision to stay with the Tigers is great for the Detroit Tigers. With all the money coming off the books after this season and the anticipation that Dombrowski will make quite a splash this winter, what better time for a veteran and true professional to come out and endorse Detroit as a great place to play and live. I do believe that Damon likes Detroit and Greektown food (who doesn't?), but I think it has more to do with not wanting to play for Boston. I really don't blame him for not wanting to go back. While many sportswriters think he is crazy for staying, I think it's as clear as day that the Red Sox are out of the playoff picture. Sure 4.5 games is not insurmountable, but with all the injuries Boston has right now and considering the two teams that they will have to leap frog to get there, I really don't think it's going to happen.
The bottom line is that regardless of Damon's decision, he would've received plenty of media and fan scrutiny. If he left for Boston, Detroit fans would've viewed him as phony and greedy. I really don't care how sincere Damon is with his love for Detroit. I like it and I think it is very refreshing for a player of Damon's stature to give such a nice endorsement to the city of Detroit and to even go as far as to say that he'd like to come back next season. Whether or not Dombrowski will bring Damon back next season is another question and warrants a separate post altogether.
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