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• In the Afterglow, Yankees Cling to Hope

  On an evening that will never be forgotten, the Yankees’ bit players etched their name in the history of the storied Yankee Stadium, and kept the narrowest sliver of hope for a playoff spot alive. Posted Monday, September 22, 2008 12:47 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Rivera, Mariano, Steinbrenner, George M 3d, Baltimore Orioles, Jeter, Derek, Damon, Johnny, Ruth, Babe, Molina, Jose, Kepner, Tyler

• Yankees’ Offense at Heart of Team’s Problems

  In 2007 the Yankees scored 968 runs, the most for the team in 70 years. A year later, however, the Yankees’ offense has turned from an asset into a major problem. Posted Friday, September 12, 2008 12:50 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Cabrera, Melky, Damon, Johnny, Long, Kevin

• Yankees Notebook: Girardi, Damon and Mixed Signals

  Johnny Damon said one thing when asked about his injured shoulder before Tuesday’s game, then Joe Girardi said the opposite. Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:41 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Girardi, Joe, Damon, Johnny

• Damon Goes on D.L. for First Time

  Johnny Damon’s damaged left shoulder will put him on the disabled list for the first time in his 14-year career. Posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:30 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: New York Yankees, Damon, Johnny

• Yankees Notebook: For Damon, Disabled List Is a Likely Destination

  It seems likely that Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon will go on the 15-day disabled list, especially with the four-day All-Star break covering part of that stretch. Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 2:52 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Damon, Johnny

• Sports of The Times: Damon Will, and Does, Run Into Walls for Yanks

  Johnny Damon is irreplaceable at the top of the order. And even though he’s not a “true” Yankee, he’s irreplaceable in the clubhouse, too. Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:51 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Damon, Johnny

• Sports of The Times: In a Forced Conversion, the Pitch Count Is the Boss

  Joba Chamberlain does not appear close to being a dominant major league starter, but that is the goal of this strange delayed spring training the Yankees are holding. Posted Sunday, June 08, 2008 9:43 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Chamberlain, Joba, New York Yankees, Rivera, Mariano, Damon, Johnny

• Yankees 12, Royals 11: For Yankees, Damon Makes Last Hit Count

  Johnny Damon got six hits in six trips to the plate, including a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth to give the Yankees a victory over the Royals. Posted Saturday, June 07, 2008 5:45 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Damon, Johnny

• Yankees 6, Mariners 1: Momentum Seems to Swing Along With Yankees’ Bats

  The Yankees’ second victory in a row moved the team (16-16) back to .500, even with several players on the disabled list. Posted Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:53 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Girardi, Joe, Seattle Mariners, Damon, Johnny