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Johnny Damon had value
Johnny Damon had value
As Red Sox Nation sits down on their collective couches hoping for an implosion in the Bronx, we continue to look at Johnny Damon with wonder. Here is a 35 year old outfielder that has had a physical metamorphosis only equalled to classic rocker Jim Morrison. Finishing the regular season with ...
The Nine Smartest Plays In World Series History
keitholbermann.mlblogs.com — Inspired by Johnny Damon's double-stolen base in Game Four on Sunday, I thought it was time to salute a part of the game rarely acknowledged and even more rarely listed among its greatest appeals to the fan. What they once quaintly called "good ... (more) The Nine Smartest Plays In World Series History
On The Damon Steal
lookoutlanding.com — It was a very heads-up play. Not a lot of guys would've been paying attention to third base in that situation, but Damon was thinking the whole time, and earned himself a free 90 feet. There was no risk - he saw that the base was uncovered and knew ... (more) On The Damon Steal
Damon to White Sox?
Damon to White Sox?
mlbdailydish.com — More photos » by Elise Amendola - AP Browse more photos » The Boston Globe suggests that if the Yankees decide not to bring back Johnny Damon, the White Sox ... (more) Damon to White Sox?
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