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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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The New York Yankees' Reid Gorecki (66) steals second ahead of the tag by Tampa Bay Rays' J.J. Furmaniak (63) during the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 18, 2010 in Tampa, 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
Mike Duggan, Detroit Medical Center president and chief executive, speaks during a news conference in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The DMC has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Terms include Vanguard making $850 million in capital improvements during the next five years, as well as paying $417 million to retire outstanding DMC bonds and other long-term debts. Detroit
New York Mets second baseman Ruben Tejada loses control of the ball for a fielding error, allowing Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia to advance to first, in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The Mets defeated the Red Sox 4-2. New York Mets
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 19: Detroit Tigers minor league manager Phil Nevin (R) works with a catcher during spring training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on March 19, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida. 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
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 13: Infielder Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox works on some throws just prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training Game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at City of Palms Park on March 13, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida. Dustin Pedroia
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' Randy Winn participates in bunting drills, as fellow outfielder Brett Gardner, left, watches during baseball spring training at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 1, 2010. 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
VIERA, FL - MARCH 09: Designated hitter Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers is congratulated by Brent Dlugach #27 after scoring a run against the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium on March 9, 2010 in Viera, Florida. Carlos Guillen
LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 08: Jason Heyward #71 and Melky Cabrera #53 of the Atlanta Braves high-five after Heyward's first inning two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during a spring training game at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 8, 2010 in Lakeland, Florida. The Braves defeated the Tigers 12-4. Melky Cabrera

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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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"We've got more this year, we really do ... We've got quite a bit. Whoever makes [the team] is going to be strong. The good thing is, they all have options, so we're not going to have that predicament."


Bobby Cox Mar 19 2010 5:22 PM from AOL Sports

"If anybody can convert (from third base), he can ... He's always had great hands."


Bobby Cox Mar 19 2010 5:22 PM from AOL Sports

"I'm not hurt now, and that's everything to me ... I want to play as many games as possible. If so, I know I'll be able to produce."


Troy Glaus Mar 19 2010 5:22 PM from AOL Sports

"We'd like to see guys start swinging better ... To me, as long as their timing is OK and they feel good about themselves, that's what's important."


Joe Girardi Mar 19 2010 8:31 AM from New York Daily News

"I think we're going to have some tough decisions with this ... We'll make them and move forward. Right now, everybody is throwing the ball decent."


Joe Girardi Mar 19 2010 8:31 AM from New York Daily News

"He's really in the process of making nice adjustments"


Brad Arnsberg Mar 19 2010 1:55 AM from CBS Sports

"I like all of 'em ... This year will be good for those guys. They'll get to see more six-year free agent pitchers (a more sophisticated strain of pitching), and guys who will change speeds."


Jim Leyland Mar 19 2010 1:29 AM from Detroit News Online

"The young outfielders have really made a good impression this spring ... Competition is a wonderful thing, and now we've got some competition."


Jim Leyland Mar 19 2010 1:29 AM from Detroit News Online

"I had to help my teammates and then they can do the rest"


Oliver Perez Mar 19 2010 1:26 AM from The New York Times

"He's a guy that we think has the ability to play every day, and we think he has to show it"


Joe Girardi Mar 19 2010 1:01 AM from MLB.com
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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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