Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Johnny Damon.
Last updated on November 7, 2024.
Johnny David Damon is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2012. During his MLB career, Damon played for the Kansas City Royals (1995–2000), Oakland Athletics (2001), Boston Red Sox (2002–2005), New York Yankees (2006–2009), Detroit Tigers (2010), Tampa Bay Rays (2011) and Cleveland Indians (2012). Damon also played for the Thailand national baseball team and was a member of the squad for the 2013 World Baseball Classic qualifiers.
We're just being ourselves and having fun playing baseball. The biggest thing is when people look at our team, they can see that we're having a lot of fun.
People have the right to say what they want, but as long as I can go to bed at night and look myself in the mirror, I'll be all right.
I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer.
It's getting better and better. You know, guys are feeling more comfortable and they are not afraid to speak up and be a leader. I mean, our team, we have 25 players, we have about 25 leaders, too. So whatever someone says, people listen.
I know who I am. And I know I'm a good person.
But I dig myself, and especially if my wife digs me, I dig myself more.
New York came after me aggressively and that's what sealed the deal.
We all pulled together at the right time, unfortunately, we were down 3-0 to the Yankees when we decided to do it, but we did it. And we shocked the world.
At least, in this situation, I know my chances of coming back could be slim because of the young talent the Yankees do have.
I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.
I went out as a free agent in Boston and had a great year and I priced myself out of there market, at the time.
I just go out and play.
You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow.
I feel like I've been a Yankee my whole life.
What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off.
I don't understand some people, using biblical terms to criticize me when this is just a game.
There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.
The most important thing is to have fun.
I play every game like it's going to be my last.
There's no way I can go play for the Yankees.
In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.
There's no way I can go play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It's not what I need.
I take pride knowing that I hustle, day in and day out.
I know what it takes to win ball games.
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.
I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.
I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd.
I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be.
A lot of players go into a restaurant and ask for a special table. I go and stand in line with the working people. It's very easy to get spoiled playing professional sports.
My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.
I like to make an impression.
Whenever I have a bad performance, I look at it as a learning experience.
The biggest thing I want is for the hitter coming up behind me to get a good pitch to hit.
I try to walk around with a smile on my face.
Without chiropractic, I wouldn't be able to play consistently throughout the season.
I blame myself every night we lose.
There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.
Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made.
I love Boston and I always will. I'll always have terrific memories and great fans here.
I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.
I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.
People need to look at baseball like it has been sent from the heavens, and respect the game.