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Johnny David Damon (born November 5, 1973 in Fort Riley, Kansas) is a Thai American Major League Baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees. Since the 2000 season, he is 3rd among active major leaguers in runs (589), and 7th in hits (912) and stolen bases (153).

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Alfredo Aceves watches from the dugout after coming out of the game during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla. New York Yankees
WASHINGTON - AUGUST 21: Sports agent Scott Boras (R) talks with Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner (L) during pregame warmups at Nationals Park August 21, 2009 in Washington, DC. Boras represents Stephen Strasburg, a right handed pitcher from San Diego State University and the overall first round pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, who signed with the Nationals earlier this week wth a record contract for an amateur player. Scott Boras
New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson, right, is greeted by teammate Derek Jeter (2) and Juan Miranda (53) while scoring on a two-run bases loaded single by Yankees Alex Rodriguez in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla., Monday, March 8, 2010. Curtis Granderson
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, left, talks to Yankees manager Joe Girardi before a Yankees spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 8, 2010. Brian Cashman
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Third base coach Rob Thomson (left) of the New York Yankees congratulates Nick Johnson #26 after his sixth inning homerun against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. Nick Johnson
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi brings the 2009 World Series trophy out to the mound for pregame ceremonies before the Yankees home spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. World Series
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees watches his team against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. Joe Girardi
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 5: Pitcher Joba Chamberlain #62 of the New York Yankees talks with catcher Francisco Cervelli #29 after taking the mound in relief against the Tampa Bay Rays March 5, 2010 at the George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Joba Chamberlain
New York Mets relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez delivers to the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning of the spring training baseball game in Jupiter, Fla. Saturday, March 20, 2010. New York Mets
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 20: Brandon Inge #15 of the Detroit Tigers fields against the Philadelphia Phillies during the spring training game at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Phillies 3-0. Detroit Tigers
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Infielder Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Yankees turns a double play as infielder Jeff Clement #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates tries to break it up during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. Robinson Cano
New York Yankees starters Alex Rodriguez, left, and Mark Teiseira (25) head for the clubhouse at the beginning of the fifth inning of a spring training baseball against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla. Alex Rodriguez
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 20: Second baseman Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox cannot make the tag as Blake Davis # 78 of the Baltimore Orioles steals second on March 20, 2010 at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, Florida. Dustin Pedroia
New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira, right, watches his third-inning solo home run in front of Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro in a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. Mark Teixeira
San Francisco Giants' Randy Winn, left, hits a two-run double off of New York Mets' Livan Hernandez in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, May 15, 2009. At right is Mets' Omir Santos. Randy Winn
Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, left, and catcher Victor Martinez shake hands after a pitching session at baseball spring training on the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts, in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. John Lackey
New York Yankees' Brett Gardner, left, beats the tag by Houston Astros thrid baseman Chris Johnson after hitting a triple during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla. Brett Gardner
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, right, scores as Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird takes the late throw from Tigers left fielder Ryan Raburn during the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010. Jeter scored on a RBI single to left by Yankees' Mark Teixeira. Derek Jeter

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon (18) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon (18) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Johnny Damon throws the ball to the pitcher after fielding a double hit by Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Johnny Damon throws the ball to the pitcher after fielding a double hit by Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon drives in a run with a second-inning single off New York Yankees pitcher Chad Gaudin during a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon drives in a run with a second-inning single off New York Yankees pitcher Chad Gaudin during a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Johnny Damon stretches before hitting in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Johnny Damon stretches before hitting in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon, left, greets former teammate New York Yankees Brett Gardner before a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon, left, greets former teammate New York Yankees Brett Gardner before a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon warms up during batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Lakeland, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon warms up during batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Lakeland, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon warms up to bat against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon warms up to bat against the Toronto Blue Jays during first inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches as Johnny Damon #18 takes outfield practice during spring training workouts at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 28, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida.

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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches as Johnny Damon #18 takes outfield practice during spring training workouts at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 28, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida.

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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches as Johnny Damon #18 takes outfield practice during spring training workouts at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 28, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida.

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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches as Johnny Damon #18 takes outfield practice during spring training workouts at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 28, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida.

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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches as Johnny Damon #18 takes outfield practice during spring training workouts at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 28, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida.

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LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and Baseball Hall-of-Famer Al Kaline watches as Johnny Damon #18 takes outfield practice during spring training workouts at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 28, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon poses for a photo during photo day at the team's spring training baseball facility, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon poses for a photo during photo day at the team's spring training baseball facility, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon waits to hit during spring training baseball practice, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon waits to hit during spring training baseball practice, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon is reflected in the sunglasses of manager Jim Leyland during spring training baseball, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon is reflected in the sunglasses of manager Jim Leyland during spring training baseball, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon, right, signs autographs following spring training baseball Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon, right, signs autographs following spring training baseball Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon pumps his fist during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon pumps his fist during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon smiles during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon smiles during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon buttons his new jersey during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon buttons his new jersey during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon buttons his new jersey during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon buttons his new jersey during a news conference at the team' spring training baseball practice facility, Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, in Lakeland, Fla. Damon signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers.

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"I don't mind saying the chances [of pitching] are pretty slim. I don't know what slim means ... Maybe I make that announcement in 10 days. Maybe in 30 days. Just let me get through this week. I can't imagine it will go on that long."


John Smoltz Mar 21 2010 4:07 AM from SouthCoastToday.com

"A guy like Kevin Millar ... is so huge for a team."


Randy Wells Mar 21 2010 4:07 AM from SouthCoastToday.com

"It's such a better time when you have guys that care about each other, that laugh together, that go out together, that eat together and shower together. Let's do it ... It's fun to get everybody together. There've been no cliques..."


Kevin Millar Mar 21 2010 4:07 AM from SouthCoastToday.com

"We like chemistry, we like for this team to be loosey-goosey and have fun ... He fits in all of those categories €» We'll see how this thing works out. He's actually performed well in camp, and we enjoy having him."


Lou Piniella Mar 21 2010 4:07 AM from SouthCoastToday.com

"They're prospects. Some are closer than others, but it's a whole bunch of talent that we sent out. That's not the issue to me, though. The issue is to get our club right and settled with what we have, unless there's a trade made..."


Jim Leyland Mar 20 2010 10:13 PM from Detroit News Online

"I know how to adjust to things like that ... This is team No. 5 for me. Playing against teams I played for is part of what I do. It's nothing new for me."


Johnny Damon Mar 20 2010 10:13 PM from Detroit News Online

"I saw what I've seen pretty much all along ... Very good stuff, a little inconsistent yet, with not many innings under his belt. But I had one guy from another organization tell me that he was the best left-handed pitcher he saw..."


Jim Leyland Mar 20 2010 10:13 PM from Detroit News Online

"Let the National League look at that stuff for a while ... I know what it is. He doesn't have to prove anything to me. I'm a believer."


Jim Leyland Mar 20 2010 10:13 PM from Detroit News Online

"I thought since day one of spring training that he's pretty important ... He's not home free, but he's done a good job -- a very usable left-hand reliever. He won't knock your eyes out with his stuff, but he's done a good job."


Jim Leyland Mar 20 2010 10:13 PM from Detroit News Online

"It's a bullpen day ... Because we pitched Dontrelle Willis and Max Scherzer on the same day (Scherzer in a simulated game, Willis against the Astros on Thursday), it's a bullpen day. I figured the Phillies would have some lefties..."


Jim Leyland Mar 20 2010 10:13 PM from Detroit News Online
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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon (18) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon (18) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Johnny Damon throws the ball to the pitcher after fielding a double hit by Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers left fielder Johnny Damon throws the ball to the pitcher after fielding a double hit by Atlanta Braves' Yunel Escobar during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 19, 2010 in Kissimmee, Fla.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon drives in a run with a second-inning single off New York Yankees pitcher Chad Gaudin during a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon drives in a run with a second-inning single off New York Yankees pitcher Chad Gaudin during a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Johnny Damon stretches before hitting in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers designated hitter Johnny Damon stretches before hitting in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training baseball game in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon, left, greets former teammate New York Yankees Brett Gardner before a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon, left, greets former teammate New York Yankees Brett Gardner before a spring training baseball game in Lakeland, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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