Damon homers as Braves, Tigers play to 4-all tie

2010-03-19T19:30:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Johnny Damon hits homer, adds single as Tigers and Braves play to 4-all tie after 10 innings</div><div><p>Johnny Damon seems determined to show that his home run splurge last season wasn't just a product of the new Yankee Stadium's extra cozy right-field porch.</p><p>"I don't know of a ballpark in

Damon has HR, 2 RBIs and Tigers top Yankees 6-2

2010-03-13T15:45:07Z

<div id="subtitle">Damon has home run, 2 RBIs in Tigers' 6-2 win over Yankees in split-squad matchup</div><div><p>Johnny Damon played against the New York Yankees for the first time since leaving after four seasons to sign as a free agent with the Detroit Tigers.</p><p>Damon had two ...

Yankees Tigers Spring Baseball

2010-03-13T13:46:33Z

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., ...

Jackson set to become Tigers' CF, try leadoff spot

2010-02-26T16:15:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Tigers newcomer Austin Jackson set to become Detroit's CF, will try leadoff man</div><div><p>Austin Jackson knows the Detroit Tigers expect a lot from him.</p><p>Jackson is set to become the Tigers' new center fielder, and will start the exhibition season as their leadoff hitter.</p><p>High hopes for someone who...

Johnny Damon and Tigers finalize $8M, 1-year deal

2010-02-22T17:01:04Z

<div id="subtitle">Outfielder Johnny Damon and Detroit Tigers finalize $8 million, 1-year contract</div><div><p>To Johnny Damon, the Detroit Tigers were the right team.</p><p>"This is where I wanted to be," he said Monday after completing his $8 million, one-year contract. "The Tigers were my first choice. I love it here and think I am a good fit...

Damon, Tigers finalize eight million-dollar deal

2010-02-22T16:15:46Z

<div><p>Johnny Damon, let go by the World Series-winning New York Yankees, has found a home in Detroit.</p><p>"This is where I wanted to be," Damon said Monday after finalizing an eight million-dollar, one-year deal.</p><p>"The Tigers were my first choice. I love it here and think I ...

Tigers Damon Baseball

2010-02-22T08:45:58Z

FILE - This Oct. 25, 2009, file photo shows New York Yankees' Johnny Damon following through on a two-run RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series, in New York. Damon has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. The team made the announcement Monday, F...

Damon signs Tigers deal: report

2010-02-22T05:00:26Z

<div><p>DETROIT (Reuters) - Free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon has agreed to an $8 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers, The Detroit Free Press reported on its website on Saturday.</p><p>The deal is dep...

AP Source: OF Damon completes physical for Tigers

2010-02-21T13:45:13Z

<div id="subtitle">AP Source: OF Johnny Damon completes physical, clearing way to sign 1-year deal with Tigers</div><div><p>A person familiar with the negotiations says Johnny Damon has completed his physical with the Detroit Tigers, clearing the way for the team to finalize a one-year contract with the outfielder.</p><p>The person spoke Sunday t...

(FILE) Free Agent Johnny Damon Signs With Detroit Tigers

2010-02-20T17:47:41Z

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: (FILE) Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Boston Red Sox on September 26, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York Yankees' Johnny Damon follows through on his two-run RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship baseball series in New York. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the OF Johnny Damon</div><div><p>The Atlanta Braves appear interested in adding Johnny Damon to the top of their lineup.</p><p>The Braves have made an offer to the free-agent outfielder, according to a person famil...

Vazquez back to Bronx as Cabrera heads to Braves

2010-02-23T12:32:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Javy Vazquez back to the Bronx as the Melk-man goeth to the Atlanta Braves</div><div><p>When Javier Vazquez last threw a pitch for the New York Yankees, it was a nadir in the team's storied h...

Bradley to Seattle and Silva to Cubs

2010-02-23T16:06:20Z

<div id="subtitle">Bradley to Seattle and Silva to Cubs; Johnson to Yankees, leaving Damon hunting</div><div><p>The Chicago Cubs and Mariners traded headaches Friday, with mercurial ...

AP source: Johnson reaches $5.5M deal with Yankees

2010-02-23T14:03:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Person familiar with negotiations: Johnson reaches $5.5 million deal with Yankees</div><div><p>Nick Johnson is returning to the Yankees, a move that likely will end Johnny Damon's time in New York after four seasons.</p&...

Yankees swing tentative deal for Granderson

2010-02-23T18:37:33Z

<div><p>Detroit star centerfielder Curtis Granderson is headed for the World Series champion New York Yankees as part of a tentative three-team, seven-player trade agreement.</p><p>The biggest move so far at Hideki Matsui and star Johnny Damon were among those not offered salary arbitration by Tuesday's deadline by the Major League Baseball champion New York Yankees.</p&gt...

Damon, Tejada, Wolf not offered arbitration

2010-02-23T22:20:56Z

<div id="subtitle">Johnny Damon, Miguel Tejada and Randy Wolf not offered salary arbitration</div><div><p>Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon, Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada and Yankees' Johnny Damon helps Jimmie Johnson celebrate 4th Cup title</div><div><p>Jimmie Johnson has put together the kind of winning streak that Johnny Damon and the Yankees can certainly appreciate.</p>&...

The 2009 New York Yankees World Series champions celebration at city hall

2009-11-10T02:18:24Z

The 2009 New York Yankees World Series champions celebration at city hall New York City 11-06-2009 Photo By William Regan-Globe Photos, Inc. 2009 JOHNNY DAMON

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