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NEW YORK - Barring an overnight recovery, Johnny Damon will be placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career this afternoon. The outfielder sprained the AC joint in his left shoulder on Friday when he collided with the left-field wall trying to make a catch. Damon was in obvious pain yesterday and needed help simply to put on a T-shirt. Even slipping on a shoe caused him ... [link]

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The Sunday Links
Published 7/6/2008 by Peter Abraham at The LoHud Yankees Blog
Mike Mussina sweated out the final moments of a 2-1 victory against the Red Sox yesterday. The Moose could be an All-Star. Rick Carpiniello looks at what impact Brett Gardner could have on the Yankees. Johnny Damon seems headed to the disabled list. This notebook also has updates on the All-Star selections, a “fight” over Joe Girardi’s office, seven hit batters, Jorge Posada, Joba Chamberlain and Jose Molina. The Sunday Baseball Beat implores Terry Francona to make Mariano Rivera the All-Star Game starter. The notes also take a look at Pedro Martinez’s slump, the silly A-Rod situation, interleague imbalance and other ...

Bronx Banter: Saving Face
Published 7/6/2008 at Baseball Toaster
... up when he got the last two outs," said Mussina, who picked up his eleventh win and the 261st of his career. Mussina said he was feeling better after the game, but there's some concern that there might be a bug going around the Yankee locker room as Jorge Posada was unavailable for the game due to illness. The Yankees are expected to put Johnny Damon the DL for the first time in his career today as a result of his memorable collision with the left field wall in Friday's game. Pete Abe reports that Brian Cashman would likely call up a pitcher to take Damon's spot on the ...

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