Jamie Insalaco
I took this photo of Johnny Damon from seats in the upper deck by the right field foul poll while he was in left field... which is why it looks so crappy.
The season hasn’t started yet and the Yankees still have one hole to fill, but I’ve already got a guess at what lineup the Yankees will run out on most days.
- Derek Jeter, SS
- Curtis Granderson, CF
- Alex Rodriguez, 3B
- Robinson Cano, 2B
- Mark Teixeira, 1B
- Nick Swisher, RF
- Johnny Damon/Andruw Jones, DH
- Russel Martin, C
- Brett Gardner, DH
I think this is the year to sandwhich A-Rod between the powerhouse of Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano. Imagine how long it will take when the 2, 3 and 4 spots come up inthe 7th inning? Managers with two lefties in their pen will go to their first LHP for Granderson, then to a RHP for A-Rod, and then back to a lefty for Cano. We’ll be there for half an hour.
A-Rod and Teixeira are both due for bounce back years with the stick, but until they prove they can hit their way into better spots in the lineup, I say let them hit 3rd and 5th, respectively.
Yeah, I think the Yankees are waiting for Johnny Damon to drop his asking price and then they’ll sign him to be the DH against RHP and an emergency guy off the bench for the outfield, and maybe even first base. (I swear I’ve seen Damon play first base!) Damon has a great Yankee Stadium swing, it looks like he can still run OK and we all know he’s got the right attitude. I think he’s the right choice – it’s only a matter of time before they sign him.
