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Johnny Damon is a Major League Baseball player from Orlando, Fla. The former Dr. Phillips High outfielder has played 12-plus seasons in the majors, including the past two with the New York Yankees. He debuted in 1995 with the Kansas City Royals, who took him in the first round of the 1992 draft. He was dealt to the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-way trade in 2001, then joined the Boston Red Sox as a free agent for the 2002 season.
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Johnny Damon is a Major League Baseball player from Orlando, Fla. The former Dr. Phillips High outfielder has played 12-plus seasons in the majors, including the past two with the New York Yankees. He debuted in 1995 with the Kansas City Royals, who took him in the first round of the 1992 draft. He was dealt to the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-way trade in 2001, then joined the Boston Red Sox as a free agent for the 2002 season.
A career .288 hitter, he is a two-time all-star. A longtime center fielder, he is expected to spend most of his time either in left field or as the Yankees¿ designated hitter in 2008. His most memorable moments came in Game 7 of the 2004 American League Championship Series, when his two home runs, including a grand slam, helped the Red Sox from a 3-0 series deficit to oust the Yankees. The Red Sox went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals and claim their first World Series title in 86 years. He was born Nov. 5, 1973, in Fort Riley, Kan.
A career .288 hitter, he is a two-time all-star. A longtime center fielder, he is expected to spend most of his time either in left field or as the Yankees¿ designated hitter in 2008. His most memorable moments came in Game 7 of the 2004 American League Championship Series, when his two home runs, including a grand slam, helped the Red Sox from a 3-0 series deficit to oust the Yankees. The Red Sox went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals and claim their first World Series title in 86 years. He was born Nov. 5, 1973, in Fort Riley, Kan.
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Orioles' Hammel gives himself passing grade in first Grapefruit League outing
Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel graded out his first Grapefruit League outing with his new team Thursday afternoon — in which he tossed a pair of scoreless innings in a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Ed Smith Stadium — as a "B, C-plus."...Tags: Kevin Gregg, Troy Patton, Police Arrests, Martin Prado, Grapefruit League
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Peter Schmuck: Lest we forget, Orioles have two important question marks on offense
The Orioles were well into their seventh Grapefruit League game Saturday when first baseman Chris Davis finally launched their first home run of March off a pitcher in a different uniform.
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A few questions with executive vice president Dan Duquette
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Fourth and foremost: O's need better production in cleanup spot to be successful
When executive vice president Dan Duquette began assembling the 2012 Orioles, he kept in mind one of manager Buck Showalter's requests.
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Orioles have added economic adviser to help evaluate players
In a fairly unconventional tweak to the Orioles' front office structure, new executive vice president Dan Duquette has hired an economic adviser with local ties to help determine players’ financial value to the organization.
Stephen Walters, a...Tags: Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Loyola University Chicago, Baseball, Baltimore Orioles
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Orioles uproot scouting department, add economic adviser
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Orioles may find fit with players represented by agent Scott Boras
So the Prince Fielder truck rolled along I-95 without ever stopping on the interstate.
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Right-hander Edwin Jackson, the pitcher with...Tags: Wilson Betemit, Edwin Jackson, Jason Varitek, Adam Jones (baseball), Jeremy Guthrie
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Duquette tells Orioles fans that reaching .500 is just starting point
Saturday was Dan Duquette's official welcome to Baltimore baseball fans.
Amid the hoopla and carnival atmosphere that filled the Baltimore Convention Center for the team's annual FanFest event, it was the executive vice president of baseball operation'...Tags: Sammy Sosa, New York Yankees, Adam Jones (baseball), Nick Markakis, Nolan Reimold
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How do Yankees' pitching moves affect the Orioles?
The Baltimore SunOne of the biggest stories of this offseason had been what the New York Yankees weren’t doing this year. But so much for that. After standing silently for the past 10 weeks, the Yankees struck with the biggest shock-and-awe move of the offseason....Tags: Edwin Jackson, New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Michael Pineda, Roy Oswalt
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Taking a look at the Orioles' remaining free-agent possibilities
The Baltimore SunThe word from around the Warehouse is that the Orioles aren’t done with their winter shopping. The club has made some significant moves, most notably making a run in the international market for starting pitching by acquiring Japanese pitcher...Tags: Casey Kotchman, Wilson Betemit, Edwin Jackson, Roy Oswalt, Baltimore Orioles
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Luke Scott agrees to one-year deal with Tampa Bay Rays
The Baltimore SunLuke Scott, the outspoken, energetic slugger who spent four seasons in Baltimore and was named the 2010 Most Valuable Oriole, has agreed to a one-year deal with the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays that includes a 2013 option, according to an industry...Tags: Troy Patton, Matt Garza, Miguel Tejada, Houston Astros, Personal Weapon Control
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Luke Scott agrees to deal with Rays
Luke Scott, the outspoken, energetic slugger who spent four seasons in Baltimore and was named the 2010 Most Valuable Oriole, has agreed to a one-year deal with the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays that includes a 2013 option, according to an industry...Tags: Troy Patton, Matt Garza, Miguel Tejada, Houston Astros, Personal Weapon Control
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