It's a little late, but now Johnny Damon says maybe he should have waived his no-trade clause last August and returned to the Red Sox. From Alex Speier (via WEEI.com):
Johnny Damon Regrets Blocking Trade To Red Sox
↵↵“I enjoyed playing in Detroit, and actually was hoping to get back there. That was a big reason for vetoing the trade. If I would have known at the time that they weren’t going to bring me back, I would have showcased myself for the upcoming free agent year,” said Damon ...
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I'm not sure I understand any of that. He couldn't have gone to Boston and re-upped with Detroit after the season? He wasn't showcasing himself while playing for the Tigers in September? Most of all, getting into the playoff chase with the Red Sox didn't appeal to him? I'm not being critical. I'm just trying to understand.
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