[Caporegime]

Originally Posted by Skipaway

Nah, he'd be a Yankee now if Damon didn't sign with the Yankees.

No. Again, before the Yanks signed Damon, they were assuredly interested in Milty. Damon's initial asking price was too high even for the Yanks...at least for the number of years he initially wanted, so they were pursuing alternatives. The Bradley rumors ran hot & heavy during this period, along with the Aaron Rowand rumors (before the Phils landed him).

The Bradley alternative was dismissed not long after the rumors of the Yanks' interest in him surfaced. This came right out of King George's throne room down in Tampa, at least according to the local media here.

Originally Posted by Skipaway

Now, can you demonstrate this volatility? Has this been demonstrated by his stats? His teammates' stats? Or any shape or form that contributes to a team's record?

When he goes supernova, as he did last summer in LA, that inevitably results in a multi-game suspension, leaving his club to play a lesser player in his stead. That's how his temper tantrums have hurt his clubs in the past.

Anything else?