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Johnny Damon

Outfielder for New York Yankees

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Yankees | Damon could play outfield this weekend
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:41:58 -0700

The Associated Press' Mike Fitzpatrick reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi is hopeful OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) can play the outfield during the team's upcoming weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Damon has been limited to DH duties since his return from the disabled list.

Yankees | Damon in starting lineup Monday
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:40:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter Monday, July 21.

Yankees | Damon activated from DL
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:11:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees have activated OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list.

Yankees | Damon may go on rehab assignment
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:07:03 -0700

Newsday's Kat O'Brien reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) says he's ready to return, but the team wants him to take more batting practice and possibly go on a brief rehab stint.

Yankees | Damon to start throwing Monday
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:55:54 -0700

Updating previous items, The Associated Press' Dave Skretta reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) is slated to start throwing Monday, July 21, according to Yankees manager Joe Girardi.

Yankees | Damon participates in batting practice
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:48:54 -0700

Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) took several swings during batting practice Saturday, July 19. Manager Joe Girardi said Damon could return to the team sometime next week and may not have to play in any minor league games. Girardi also said Damon likely will be used as the designated hitter initially and then start playing the outfield shortly after his return.

Yankees | Damon rejoins team for workouts
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:09:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) has rejoined the team for workouts and could be activated from the 15-day disabled list next week.

Yankees | Damon hopes to return next week
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:07:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) hopes to return to the team next week. Damon underwent treatment Wednesday, July 16, and hopes to hit off a tee Friday, July 18.

Yankees | Girardi says Damon will not be back Sunday
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:34:30 -0700

Updating a previous report, George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) will not be back Sunday, July 20. "That's out. But when he comes back it could be as a DH so that should help," Girardi said.

Yankees | Damon hopes to hit Friday
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:30:17 -0700

George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) hopes to hit off a tee by Friday, July 18.

Yankees | Damon receiving treatment
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:29:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) received treatment Tuesday, July 15, for his injured shoulder and said it was feeling better. Damon said his shoulder continues to feel bad when he wakes up and is not sure he will be able to return to the team Sunday, July 20.

Yankees | Damon still sore
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:24:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) had his hitting session pushed back a couple days because of soreness in his left shoulder. He was scheduled to hit off a tee Monday, July 14.

Yankees | Damon undergoes treatment
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:12:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) underwent treatment on his injured left shoulder Saturday, July 12. He said his shoulder is feeling a lot better. Damon plans on hitting off a tee Monday, July 14.

Yankees | Damon hopes to hit Monday
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:42:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) hopes to start hitting off a tee Monday, July 14.

Yankees | Damon begins rehab
Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:04:29 -0700

Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) moved his rehab process to the team's minor league complex in Florida and underwent treatment Wednesday, July 9.

Yankees | Damon placed on DL
Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:56:45 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees placed OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained and bruised left shoulder. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Damon is "50-50" to return in two weeks, but the injury should not require surgery. This is Damon's first trip to the DL in his 13-year career.

Yankees | Damon not in lineup Saturday
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 13:39:17 -0700

Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (shoulder) was not in the starting lineup Saturday, July 5, because of a shoulder injury. He may be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Yankees | Damon injures shoulder, leaves game early
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 11:57:26 -0700

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon (shoulder) left early Friday, July 4, due to a left shoulder contusion. X-rays came back negative, and Damon will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hours.

Yankees | Damon to start second game Friday
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:11:02 -0700

Willie Bans, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) will start the team's second game Friday, June 27, according to manager Joe Girardi.

Yankees | Damon in lineup Thursday
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:39:33 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) was in the starting lineup in left field Thursday, June 26.

Yankees | Damon expected to start Thursday
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:03:19 -0700

Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) is expected to start Thursday, June 26, after missing the last two games with an arch injury in his left foot.

Yankees | Damon hopes to start Thursday
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:45:56 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) hopes to be able to start Thursday, June 26.

Yankees | Damon planned to undergo treatment Tuesday
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:05:59 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) was planning to spend most of the day Tuesday, June 24, receiving treatment on his injured foot.

Yankees | Damon unlikely to start Wednesday
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:33:21 -0700

Updating a previous report, Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) said it would take a miracle for him to start Wednesday, June 25.

Yankees | Damon hopes to avoid DL
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:09:25 -0700

George A. King III, of The New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) said he hopes to avoid the 15-day disabled list and hopes his foot injury is not like the one that sidelined 1B Jason Giambi for nine weeks last season. "I don't want to get into the same situation that happened to Jason," Damon said. "We don't think it's plantar fasciaitis, but we don't want it to turn into something like that and miss a lot of time. Hopefully, I will be back (Wednesday). It's really the first time this year I have felt bad."

Yankees | Damon scratched from lineup Tuesday
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:00:24 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday, June 24, because of a foot injury.

Yankees | Damon nominated for AL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:50:51 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon was nominated for the American League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, June 8.

Yankees | Damon gets career-high six hits Saturday
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 15:42:53 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 6-for-6, including a game winning single Saturday, June 7. The six hits were a career high for Damon and tied a franchise record. He drove in four runs in the game.

Yankees | Damon snaps hitting streak
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:16:34 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 0-for-5 Friday, June 6, and snapped his 14-game hitting streak.

Yankees | Damon hot past few weeks
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:32:19 -0700

Justin Terranova, of the New York Post, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon is 29-for-57 (.509) with 11 runs and 10 RBIs over the last two weeks.

Yankees | Damon extends hitting streak
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:18:17 -0700

Rachel Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon extended his hitting streak to 14 games Thursday, June 5, with a single in the third inning.

Yankees | Damon questions Joba's switch to starter
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:16:26 -0700

ESPN.com reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon was quoted in the New York Daily News as having doubt about taking SP Joba Chamberlain out of the bullpen. "I just felt like our bullpen was our strength," Damon said, according to the Daily News. "I think it still could be, but when you move a guy like that, everyone's trying to find a role. Everyone's trying to replace a guy who was possibly the best in that role.

Yankees | Damon extends hitting streak
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 19:55:42 -0700

Mike Fitzpatrick, of The Associated Press, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon extended his hitting streak to 13 games Wednesday, June 4.

Yankees | Damon extends streak
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:32:55 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Samantha Newman reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon extended his hitting streak to 12 games Tuesday, June 3.

Yankees | Damon nominated for AL Player of the Week Award
Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:34:15 -0700

Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon was nominated for the American League Player of the Week for the period ending Sunday, June 1.

Yankees | Damon drives in two Wednesday
Wed, 21 May 2008 20:06:54 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 2-for-4 with two RBIs Wednesday, May 21.

Yankees | Damon sits Friday
Fri, 9 May 2008 13:04:39 -0700

Ed Price, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon is not in the team's lineup Friday, May 9.

Yankees | Damon homers Thursday
Thu, 8 May 2008 12:56:31 -0700

New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs Thursday, May 8. Damon also scored one run.

Yankees | Damon successful against Hernandez
Sat, 3 May 2008 14:19:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon is 5-9 lifetime against Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez.

Yankees | Damon gets three hits Saturday
Sat, 3 May 2008 13:49:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon hit a home run and doubled twice Saturday, May 3. He finished the game 3-for-5 with two RBIs.

Yankees | Damon pinch hits Monday
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:05:03 -0700

The Bergen Record reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon did not start April 28 against the Cleveland Indians, but he did walk in the eighth inning after pinch hitting for 3B Alex Rodriguez.

Yankees | Damon collects four hits
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:05:18 -0700

New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 4-for-5 against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, April 26, according to the Associated Press.

Yankees | Damon has big game
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:44:06 -0700

New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon went 3-for-5 with his third homer and three RBIs Tuesday, April 22.

Yankees | Damon shakes off mild slump
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:50:41 -0700

The New York Times reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon snapped a 2-for-14 slump by going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer on April 20 against the Baltimore Orioles.

Yankees | Damon returns to lineup
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:44:11 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (flu) returned to the lineup Thursday, March 27.

Yankees | Damon scratched
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:51:29 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (flu) was scratched Wednesday, March 26, with flulike symptoms and could miss a couple days.

Yankees | Damon sent home due to illness
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:31:39 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (illness) was sent home Monday, March 24, due to an illness.

Yankees | Damon gets two hits Thursday
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:28:19 -0700

The Sports Network reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon had two hits in the team's spring training game Thursday, March 20.

Yankees | Damon could return Thursday
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:53:17 -0700

Updating a previous report, Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon (foot) was not on the team's travel roster Wednesday, March 12, although he could return Thursday, March 13.

Yankees | Damon undergoes X-rays on foot
Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:53 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports X-rays done on New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon's (foot) right foot came back negative Tuesday, March 11. Damon also underwent an MRI on the foot, which also came back negative. He suffered the injury after fouling a ball off his foot Monday, March 10. He is listed as day-to-day.