421 Quotes by Johnny Damon

I've been waiting for that moment to happen for a while. I'm just happy it's right around the corner. It's definitely a dream come true. Some of the best players who have ever played this game have roamed center field for the Yankees.

I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids.

That can't go unnoticed. You look at his numbers and he's had a great career. I don't know how many years he wants to play, but Bernie is going to have a much bigger role than maybe people think. He's going to be valuable to us.

I'm excited about playing in front of the fans who, over the years, have come to know me as a player on another team. Now they get to see me for 81 days at Yankee Stadium, they get to see how I approach the game, my love for the game and the way I'm going to help this team win.

I've been having a blast. Everybody on the team has been great to me. I haven't changed anything, I'm just playing for a different team.

The kid did a good job. Against some of these guys we haven't seen too much, you might be guessing (at the plate).

My time in Boston was great. But now I'm here playing for the greatest franchise in the world. The team with the most championships.

I'm excited to be a part of it. It's a great feeling. I'm looking forward to going to battle with this team.

I've been excited the whole time. It's something we have to take great pride in, and hopefully the guys will show up and be ready to play. I know I am.