The Idiot Is Back?

With recent news on the Sox claiming Johnny Damon off of waivers, the natural question arises: do we want him back?  Let's look at each side of the argument

Positives:  Regardless of his stats this year I'm convinced Johnny Damon is still a good hitter.  Last year he put up a a .282 average with a .365 OBP while also putting up some solid power numbers (24 homers and 36 doubles).  While he does not have the speed he had in his best years he is still savvy on the base paths and if he hits a singe it will not take 3 hits to bring him home (Mike Lowell anyone?).  Above all, though, he is an annoying player.  He loves to foul off pitches and get that annoying hit.  He can still put the ball out of the park if need be.  Also, I almost forgot to mention, he used to be a STAR in Boston.  He was on The Team.  He can play in the environment and pressure that has swallowed players whole before.

Negatives:  He is 36 years old ( and not steroids era 36, actual 36).  Liability with the glove now and, most notably, told the Red Sox and fans he wasn't about the money and would never play for the Yankees, only to go play for the Yankees after offered him one more measly year and helped them bring another World Series title.  This is also made worse because I then had to watch Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez celebrate in that really annoying fake joy like they actually enjoy each other's company (I mean come on does anyone like hanging out with A-Rod these days?).

With both sides of te argument thoroughly covered I'll give my opinion.  If he waives his no trade clause, do it.  Bring him back.  Maybe he has some magic left, and if he does, excellent.  He will repair broken ties with the fans and city that made him a star and will seriously help his legacy as a player.  If he ends up bombing and being useless, well, the Sox are a long shot to win it anyway.  Either way, I hope we get our idiot back.

P.S.  Do not bring back Manny Ramirez.  Period.  Nothing else needs to be said.