JOHNNY DAMON ON WITH MIKE & THE MAD DOG

Damon says:

• The Red Sox had decided they didn't want him. He knew he wasn't going back to them.
• He didn't know for sure he'd end up with the Yankees, but knew he wouldn't be going back to Boston.
• He felt they wanted Coco Crisp more than they wanted him.
• He went back to the Red Sox several times, saying he needed a final offer from them, & they held off doing that.
• He felt a similar situation occurred between the Red Sox & Pedro.
• He's very happy about his experience there & respects the team & organization, but says they just do things a little differently.
• Regarding Nomar Garciaparra, he loves him & says he was in no way a problem in the clubhouse, contrary to other reports.
• Regarding Schilling, likes him very much, says he's a great guy, hopes he does very well, but not too well.

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