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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Throws: L
Bats: L Born: Nov 5, 1973, Fort Riley, KS Contract: Signed through 2009. |
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September 25, 2008 Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay does not see many players enjoy great success against him, but one that does is Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon. When Damon and Hallady square off on Thursday, the former Boston star does so with a career batting average against Hallady of .342 (27-for-79) and OBP of .409. Our View:Damon has had a solid year, providing a little bit of everything for fantasy owners, with 16 home runs, 29 steals and a batting average over .300. |
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September 19, 2008 Johnny Damon went 2-for-4 and scored the winning run in the Yankees 3-2 victory over the Orioles on Friday. He also got his 29th stolen base of the season. Our View:Damon has not reached 30 stolen bases since 2003 but just needs one more to reach that mark despite having serious knee problems earlier in the season. |
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September 18, 2008 Johnny Damon was given permission by the Yankees to leave the team to attend the birth of his fourth child. The Yankees expect Damon to rejoin the team on Friday, according to the Yankees official web site. Our View:Damon has been seeing the ball well lately, having at least one hit in his last five games. Damon's 2008 season has been what fantasy owners had hoped for when they drafted the outfielder. |
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September 9, 2008 Johnny Damon went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Angels. Our View:Damon had been in a rut over the past week, but he is clearly seeing the ball a little better now. Johnny has fallen short of his superstar days, but he is turning in a solid year for fantasy owners. |
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September 7, 2008 Damon is willing to play first base for the Yankees next season, according to the New York Daily News. Our View:Jason Giambi is a pending free agent, but it seems unlikely that the Yankees wouldn't re-sign Giambi or add another slugger at first base. Of course, the major league readiness of Brett Gardner in the outfield does give the team more flexibility. |
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September 2, 2008 Johnny Damon has been named the Yankees nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, given to a player each year for their contributions off the field, according to Yankees.com. Our View:Damon has turned in a very good season for fantasy owners, putting up a .316 average, 25 stolen bases and 12 home runs. While those numbers are surely appreciated, his work off the field is far more important. |
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August 26, 2008 The Yankees got the hits but failed to convert scoring opportunities, falling 7-3 to the Red Sox. Outfielder Johnny Damon did his part, hitting 2-for-4 with one walk and two homers on the night, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored. Our View:Those are just Damon's 10th and 11th homers on the season, but they are his second and third in the last two days. He has gone 9-for-26 over the past six games, totaling six RBIs and eight runs scored over that span. |
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August 17, 2008 Johnny Damon has a bruise on the palm of his left hand (near his thumb), according to the NY Daily News. Our View:It is unclear what his status is for Sunday's game. He was limited to a DH role Saturday, and went 1-for-6 against the Royals. |
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July 29, 2008 Johnny Damon will make a return to left field in tonight's game against the Orioles, according to MLB.com. Our View:Damon had been serving as the DH to spare his injured left shoulder. He already had a very weak throwing arm, so runners may look to take advantage of the pop flies he'll surely be tossing in from the outfield. |
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July 28, 2008 Johnny Damon was 2-for-5 with a three-run home run on Monday in a 13-4 loss to the Orioles. It was his first home run since May 27th. Our View:Damon has been himself since returning from a shoulder injury that injury that put him on the DL. He has a hit in all but one game, but Monday was his best game yet. If the Yankees are going to make a stretch run, they'll need Johnny Damon at his best. |
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July 25, 2008 Johnny Damon went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in the Yankees victory over Boston. Our View:Damon is just 3-for-14 since returning from the DL, but the fact that he stole his 14th base of the year bodes well for the future. |
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July 21, 2008 The Yankees activated Johnny Damon from the 15-day DL on Monday, the AP reports. He will start at DH against the Twins. Damon has been out since injuring his left shoulder on July 4. Our View:We would expect to see Damon spending a lot of time at DH in the near future. Hopefully his bat didn't cool off during the DL time. Damon is hitting .368 since the start of June. |
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July 20, 2008 Johnny Damon could not convince the Yankees to activate him from the DL Sunday, according to the NY Daily News. He resumed a light throwing program before Sunday’s game, but GM Brian Cashman suggested the Yankees want to remain cautious and might still send Damon on a one-game rehab assignment this week, and maybe not until Thursday’s off-day, according to skipper Joe Girardi, before activating him. Damon said, "I let it be known to them that I was ready. I think they want to be extra cautious because what’s hurt this team all year has been injuries and I don’t think they want to see me jump back on the DL. But I actually think I’m fine." Our View:So it looks like he won't be back until late next week, meaning you shouldn't activate him from your bench yet. |
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July 19, 2008 Johnny Damon pronounced himself ready to come off the disabled list Sunday as a DH after a successful batting practice session Saturday, according to the AP. However, the Yankees are still undecided as to whether to activate him. He's been out with a shoulder injury. Our View:It sounds like you'll be able to stick Johnny back into your lineups for the upcoming week. |
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July 19, 2008 MLB.com reports that Johnny Damon (shoulder)took batting practice with the rest of the Yankees prior to Saturday's game against the A's. He was able to take several balls deep into the outfield. Our View:Manager Joe Girardi said that it's possible Damon could return to the lineup without playing in a Minor League rehab game. He was hitting .319 prior to his injury. |
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July 16, 2008 Johnny Damon could hit off a tee on Friday and is hoping to rejoin the team sometime late next week, according to the AP. Damon is out with an injured left shoulder. "Friday could be a big day," Damon said. "It feels a lot better today. It feels much better not doing the drills." Our View:This is the first DL stint of Damon's career. He had been scheduled to hit off a tee Monday, but that was moved back after he experienced soreness. |
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July 15, 2008 Johnny Damon is eligible to be activated from the DL Sunday, but he continues to suffer from soreness in his ailing left shoulder, and won’t likely start hitting off a tee until at least late this week, according to the AP. Our View:He noted that his shoulder feels horrible when he wakes up. Manager Joe Girardi wants to pencil him into the Yankees' lineup Sunday, but he is not sure he can do that. |
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July 14, 2008 Johnny Damon had his first hitting off a tee session pushed back at least a few days due to soreness in his ailing left shoulder, according to the AP. He said, "Had a little tough time sleeping last night. Today it felt a little sore. We’re just going to hold back the swinging at least two more days. Hopefully it won’t be too long of a time." Our View:He would be eligible to be activated from the DL on July 20. We will keep you posted on his status. |
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July 11, 2008 Johnny Damon's shoulder is still too swollen to take part in hitting drills this weekend according to the Houston Chronicle. He hopes that he will start swinging on Monday. Our View:Don't count on Damon to be back before the All-Star break. |
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July 10, 2008 According to the AP, Johnny Damon is hoping to start hitting off a tee on Monday. “It depends if the swelling goes down,” Damon said Thursday. “If it feels good, I’ll start hurrying up.” Our View:Damon is on the disabled list for the first time in his major league career. Look for the Yankees to be eager to reinsert his .319 AVG back into the lineup, as soon as he is activated from the DL. |
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July 6, 2008 Johnny Damon could not avoid the 15-day DL after injuring his left shoulder in a collision with the wall. It is his first trip to the DL of his entire career. Our View:Damon had been enjoying an incredible season and hopefully he will return after 15 days. GM Brian Cashman gave that a 50-50 chance. Recent call-up Brett Gardner will start in his place. |
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July 6, 2008 Johnny Damon is holding out hope his sprained left shoulder won't force him to the DL for the first time in his career, according to the Boston Globe. The 14-year vet said, "I think we'll know more Sunday. If I wake up and I'm feeling the same then I think they're going to DL me. But if I'm improving, they'll try to keep getting me ready." Our View:Damon received treatment and did some exercises Saturday, but noted that it could be 10 days or more before he throws again. Fantasy owners should hold him out of their lineups for the new week. |
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July 5, 2008 Johnny Damon wasn't placed on the DL prior to Saturday's game, but a move may still be coming. An X-ray and MRI revealed a sprained left acromioclavicular joint (shoulder), the AP reports. "He's sore and he's getting some treatment," manager Joe Girardi says. "There's a little bit of swelling in there." The skipper adds that he needs to talk with general manager Brian Cashman and head trainer Gene Monahan before the Yankees decide to make a move. Our View:Really? We have a hard time believing that Girardi, Cashman and Monahan haven't already discussed Damon's status. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect Damon to play for the rest of this weekend, and, frankly, it might be easier to set lineups for next week if the Yankees just make a move. |
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July 5, 2008 Johnny Damon could be headed to the DL due to his sore left shoulder. The outfielder is eager to see how it feels on Saturday. "I think [today] is the most important day because if there's still a lot of pain [today], I think that's when we can judge how severe it is," Damon informs the New York Post. "But the way it feels right now, I know it's pretty painful." Our View:While this isn't good news, it's arguably the best time of year for such an injury. The All-Star game would allow Damon to miss only another week's worth of contests. Fantasy owners should expect to see a lot of Brett Gardner in the near future. |
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July 4, 2008 An MRI revealed that Johnny Damon suffered a contusion and sprain of his left shoulder during Friday's battle against the Red Sox, according to the AP. Manager Joe Girardi said, "I think the big thing is tomorrow to see how sore he is, to see what type of range of motion he has." Our View:He is considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated on Saturday. |
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July 4, 2008 Johnny Damon has left today's Red Sox - Yankees contest after slamming into a fence attempting to make a catch, according to the Hartford Courant. Our View:The extent of Damon's injuries are not known at this time. We will keep you updated. |
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June 26, 2008 Johnny Damon (foot) was able to return to the lineup on Thursday night to help lesson the loss of Hideki Matsui, according to the Associated Press. Our View:Damon has gone from needing a trip to the DL to the lineup in record time. He must be a fast healer. It will be interesting to see how he is able to run, but he is back at it for the Yanks tonight. |
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June 25, 2008 Johnny Damon sat out yet again on Wednesday, but this time there was good news as he said the pain in his left foot arch is improving, according to MLB.com. Rookie Justin Christian started in Damon's place. Our View:Damon took 15 cuts in the batting cage and should be available to pinch hit on Wednesday night with the possibility of a return to the starting lineup on Thursday. |
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June 25, 2008 Johnny Damon was battling so much pain in the arch of his left foot on Sunday, according to the New York Daily News, that he "just couldn't move," giving him "no chance" at the plate or at running down balls in the outfield. Damon was out of the lineup Tuesday night with the same problem, the fourth game he has missed this season. Our View:Damon hopes to return today or tomorrow, although he wouldn't rule out the possibility of a trip to the disabled list. |
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June 24, 2008 Johnny Damon is hoping to avoid the DL, according to the New York Post. "I couldn't move," he said. "I had no chance swinging the bat or running out there, at all." Our View:This is not good news for the Yankees who are already dealing with Hideki Matsui's bum left knee. |
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June 24, 2008 Johnny Damon is out of the Yankees' lineup for tonight due to a sore foot, according to the Journal News. Our View:Justin Christian, who was called up today, will take Damon'spot in left field. Hideki Matsui is also not available to roam the outfield tonight due to his knee ailment. |
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June 13, 2008 Johnny Damon is not in the starting lineup tonight as the Yankees visit the Astros in the second turn of interleague play. Jason Giambi is starting at first base and Hideki Matsui is in left field. Our View:Damon is hitting .320 on the season and is 1-for-5 lifetime against Astros right-handed starter Shawn Chacon. There is no obvious reason why Johnny is sitting. |
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June 7, 2008 Not only did he win the game with a hit in the bottom of the ninth inning, Johnny Damon in fact had six hits and four RBI for the Yankees on Saturday. He also added his tenth SB. This was the first six hit game by a Yankee since May 1, 1986 when Gerald Williams accomplished the feat. Our View:Damon is now hitting .326 as he has raised his average from .265 over the past 10 games. In five of the last six games he has had at least two hits doing his best Chipper Jones impersonation. |
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May 28, 2008 Johnny Damon had three hits and an RBI in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the Orioles Wednesday. He has seven hits over the last two games and is batting .481 over the last eight days. Our View:Damon has contributed across the board for fantasy owners thus far with a .288 average, six homers, 24 RBI, seven steals and 32 runs. |
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May 27, 2008 Yankee outfielder Johnny Damon enjoyed a wonderful evening at the plate despite the extra-innings loss to Baltimore. Damon went 4-for-5 with a walk, hitting two doubles and his sixth home run of the season, totaling three RBIs and two runs scored on the evening. Our View:Damon now has a seven-game hit streak running, going 13-for-30 during that span. He also added his seventh stolen base of the season. |
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May 25, 2008 Johnny Damon went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 6-5 win over Seattle. His hit went for a double, his 14th of the season. Our View:He only scored 11 runs over 21 games in May, and is only hitting .266 for the season. He hit his first double since May 8 as well. |
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May 22, 2008 The Yankees failed to produce a bevy of offense in their 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, but outfielder Johnny Damon was one man looking to lead the way. Damon went 3-for-4 on the night, all singles and none resulting in runs scored. Our View:Damon's numbers have been in decline, going 15-for-66 through May coming into tonight's game. Tonight brings him to 7-for-19 over his last five games with four RBIs to show for the effort. |
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May 3, 2008 The Yankees enjoyed a rather massive surge of offense from the top of their lineup in today's 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. Our View:Leadoff man Johnny Damon went 3-for-5 with two doubles and his fourth homer of the season (the top performance of the day), grabbing two RBIs and three runs scored. SS Derek Jeter also went 3-for-5 with is fourth double of the season, adding one RBI and one run scored. RF Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4 with a walk, gathering his 20th RBI on the season and adding a stolen base (his second of the year). Last but not least, Hideki Matsui went 2-for-5 in the DH role, hitting two singles to drive in one RBI and adding one run scored (though leaving five runners on-base stings a bit). |
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April 28, 2008 The Yankees have used several lineups in their four-game series against the Cleveland Indians this weekend, and on Monday night manager Joe Girardi has inserted Hideki Matsui in left field and held Johnny Damon out versus Aaron Laffey and the Indians. Our View:Damon has been crushing the ball as of late, but Matsui missed both the Saturday and Sunday games and was due some at-bats. |
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April 26, 2008 Johnny Damon is all of a sudden crushing the baseball. The Yanks designated hitter had four hits in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. Our View:Damon's hits didn't produce any RBI or runs scored but the fact he is seeing the ball is an encouraging sign for all things Yankee. |
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April 23, 2008 Johnny Damon is quietly playing very well right now, as he has reached base at least twice in nine of his last 13 starts, according to MLB.com. You wouldn't believe it by looking at his .243 batting average. Our View:The scrappy outfielder is a fan favorite in New York for good reason, and he will continue to rack up solid run totals while hitting at the top of the Yankees' talented lineup (he has scored 14 runs over 20 games). |
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April 22, 2008 Johnny Damon is trying to dig himself out of an early season hole. He went 3-for-5 with a double, homer, three runs, and three RBI on Tuesday. Damon has gone deep in back-to-back games and is up to .243 with 14 runs over 20 games. Our View:Damon's fantasy stock dropped sharply in 2007 and hasn't recovered but hitting atop the Yankees lineup has its perks. He doesn't have to hit for a good average to make a strong go at 100 runs. |
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April 19, 2008 Johnny Damon went 0-for-2 on Saturday night and he is now hitting a putrid .197 in 61 AB on the year. Our View:Damon does have three SB and nine runs scored which aren't awful totals considering how horrible he has been at the plate, but he needs to get going at the top of the Yankees lineup to help spark the team to some offense. |
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April 14, 2008 Johnny Damon started Monday's game with a solo homer and he added a two-run double in the fourth inning. He finished 2-for-4 with a pair of runs and three RBI. Our View:Damon managed only one multi-hit game over the previous 12 contests, so it's good to see him have a strong outing. |
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April 13, 2008 Johnny Damon broke out his running shoes on Sunday. The outfielder walked three times and stole two bases. He chipped in one run and one RBI on a night in which he went 0-for-1 at the plate. Our View:What's going on? We thought the Yankees stopped trying to steal bases. Damon's two swipes were the first for the team all season. |
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March 27, 2008 Johnny Damon , still suffering from flu-like symptoms, was in the spring facility this morning and is expected to take part in the Thursday game. "You don't want to get too close to me," MLB.com overheard Damon telling a fan. Despite his body aches, Damon is serving as the designated hitter today but Yankees manager Joe Girardi told the media that he expects Damon to be the Yankees' leadoff hitter and left fielder on opening day. |
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March 26, 2008 Johnny Damon will not play on Wednesday due to flu-like symptoms, MLB.com reports. He is day-to-day, and manager Joe Girardi hopes Damon will return for contests on Friday and Saturday. |
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March 11, 2008 Johnny Damon didn't play on Tuesday and will skip Wednesday's game, too, in order to rest his bruised foot, according to the AP. "Johnny has a bruised toe," Girardi said. "It doesn’t feel good. It might be a couple days." X-rays and an MRI came back negative, so Damon should return to game action later in the week after fouling a ball off his foot during Monday's game. |
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March 11, 2008 Johnny Damon is reportedly fine after X-Rays showed no damage after he fouled a ball of his foot on Monday, according to Newsday. The injury bug likes Johnny Damon, so it is good to see he's alright. |
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February 20, 2008 When Johnny Damon left spring training last year, it was because he actually contemplated retiring. "I was just exhausted .... Burnt out," Damon told SI.com Tuesday. "[Retirement] definitely crossed my mind." Eventually, Damon rejoined the Yankees, instead of walking away from the final three years of his $52 million contract. He appears to have his head in a better place and is in better physical shape this spring. Manager Joe Girardi said he plans to rotate Damon and Hideki Matsui through left field and DH to keep them fresh this season. |
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February 20, 2008 Yankees GM Brian Cashman told fans in a January event that Johnny Damon arrived last spring out of shape, and that played a role in Damon's shaky performance in 2007, according to the New York Daily News. Damon appears to have refocused himself for his 2008 campaign, though. "I'm ready to go out and prove to everyone that I'm still a pretty good player," he said. "I've been pretty consistent over my career, but when you talk about the good players in the league now my name hardly comes up, and I don't think that's right. I really need to go out there and show people I'm still pretty good." Manager Joe Girardi said he plans to split action at DH and left field between Damon and Hideki Matsui to keep them both fresh this season. |