As the Yankees continue to move through the marketplace in search of an extra left-handed bat, they are considering whether potential players have had success in New York before.

That's why, in part, hitters such as Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon have appeal. But the Yankees are not ruling out players who have not called the Big Apple home.

Manager Joe Girardi admitted that having some sort of New York background is a help, but was also quick to point out: "When you think about Raul Ibanez, he's had success wherever he's gone, too."

It's unclear whether the Yankees will sign someone to take up the at-bats lost when Jesus Montero, who was set to be the designated hitter, was sent to Seattle in the Michael Pineda trade.

They probably need to add a utility...

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Now that the New York Yankees have traded away young DH/catcher Jesus Montero, the team is looking for alternatives to stick out there offensively. Monday's rumor mill had Johnny Damon as a likely man to fill the job. Tuesday brings … Continue reading →

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The New York Yankees took care of fixing up their rotation over the weekend with the addition of Hiroki Kuroda and Michael Pineda, but it meant losing DH/catcher Jesus Montero. The New York Daily News reports that Yanks GM Brian Cashman … Continue reading →

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Robinson Cano would like to see his friend David Oritz jump from the arch-rival Boston Red Sox to his New York Yankees and Johnny Damon, the former teammate of both players, said it would be a good idea. "Shoot, I was trying to tell him if he went to New York his 30 home runs...

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St. Petersburg mayor Bill Foster declared Thursday "Rays Day," after Wednesday night's thrilling, improbable 8-7 victory that vaulted Tampa Bay's comeback kids into baseball's postseason. We don't know what the citizenry of the Tampa/St. Pete region chose to wear in celebration … Continue reading →

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The Tampa Bay Rays are loose and raring to go, ready to work overtime -- if necessary -- to win the AL wild card. "Whatever it takes," designated hitter Johnny Damon said. "It's been a fun ride and hopefully it continues." The Rays' improbable bid for a third playoff berth in four years comes down to the final day of the regular season after Tuesday night's 5-3...

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Johnny Damon found his power swing at the perfect time for Tampa Bay.

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As I watched the New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins broadcast on Sunday, August 21, I heard Yankee announcer Michael Kaye inform viewers that left-hand-hitting outfielders/designated hitters Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui have cleared waivers from their respective teams - Damon...

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Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Party of five: Five different Tampa Bay Rays — Johnny Damon, Casey Kotchman, Kelly Shoppach, Elliot Johnson and … Continue reading →

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Be certain, Joe Maddon was impressed with all the homers the Rays hit. David Price and a few big plays in the field, though, is what really got him excited. Johnny Damon, Casey Kotchman and Kelly Shoppach all connected in the third inning for three of Tampa Bay's five solo home runs against CC Sabathia, and Price again came out on top in a matchup of these elite lefties, lifting the Rays over...

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