Despite their possible need for an outfielder, the Yankees will not pursue signing Johnny Damon.

"It's just not something we're going to pursue," Brian Cashman said when asked if the team could use Damon as a short-term replacement for the injured Curtis Granderson.

Damon lobbied for the job on ESPN New York 98.7 FM's "The Michael Kay Show" on Monday.

"Have me for six weeks and send me on my merry way," he said.

"He's just not going to fit our needs," Cashman said. "It's the same reason we didn't bring him in last year. We need somebody who can play the outfield every day."