Johnny Damon Probably Thinking About Starting A Band

NEW YORK—According to sources close to the eccentric Yankee centerfielder, Johnny Damon is in all likelihood considering getting together with a few of his teammates and forming a band. “He’s probably already making flyers to hang in the clubhouse in search of someone who can play drums or ’a mean bass,’ and he’s almost certainly thinking about approaching [classically trained guitarist] Bernie Williams to ask if he’d like to jam sometime,” said former Red Sox teammate Jason Varitek, who recalled Damon’s attempt last summer to organize a team-wide Texas Hold ’Em tournament. “If I know Johnny, he’s currently brainstorming band names, which he’s likely narrowed down to The Yankee Clippers, Hit & Run, O.P.S., and Johnny D. And The Pinstripers.” The suspicion voiced by Varitek and countless others regarding Damon’s interest in starting a band was basically confirmed Monday, when Damon suggested that the Yankees trade for Reds pitcher and recording artist Bronson Arroyo.