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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.

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.

Johnny Damon said one thing when asked about his injured shoulder before Tuesday’s game, then Joe Girardi said the opposite.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Yankees’ second victory in a row moved the team (16-16) back to .500, even with several players on the disabled list.