Johnny David Damon born November 5, 1973) is an American Major League Baseball outfielder who plays for the Detroit Tigers. Previously, he played for the New York Yankees from 2006-2009, but was unable to reach a contract agreement for 2010 and beyond. After a revival of negotions, the Yankees announced on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 that Damon will definitely not be a Yankee in 2009. The Yankees signed Randy Winn and had earlier signed Nick Johnson. Johnny Damon signed a 1-year contract with the Detroit Tigers in February, 2010. He has also played for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox.