Sporting News staff reports
With free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon still undecided about where he will play, the Detroit Free Press speculated agent Scott Boras might be using the Tigers to create a market for his client.
Last week, FOXSports.com reported Tigers owner Mike Ilitch authorized a two-year, $14 million deal for Damon; however, Damon has yet to sign.
The White Sox and Braves also have expressed interest in Damon, though a report on the White Sox’s Web site expressed doubt that the team could afford the outfielder. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution speculated Damon likely will pass on the Braves’ one-year offer, believed to be worth between $4 million and $5 million, because Detroit’s offer is stronger.
Sporting News staff reports
With free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon still undecided about where he will play, the Detroit Free Press speculated agent Scott Boras might be using the Tigers to create a market for his client.
Last week, FOXSports.com reported Tigers owner Mike Ilitch authorized a two-year, $14 million deal for Damon; however, Damon has yet to sign.
The White Sox and Braves also have expressed interest in Damon, though a report on the White Sox’s Web site expressed doubt that the team could afford the outfielder. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution speculated Damon likely will pass on the Braves’ one-year offer, believed to be worth between $4 million and $5 million, because Detroit’s offer is stronger.