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    Detroit OF Johnny Damon claimed on waivers by Boston, is deciding whether to rejoin old team

    It's all up to Johnny Damon now: Play out the season in Detroit, or rejoin the Boston Red Sox for another playoff chase.The Red Sox have claimed the 36-year-old outfielder on waivers from the Tigers, and Damon was deciding Monday whether to go. Once a fan favorite at Fenway Park, he's been booed there ever since he defected to the rival Yankees.Damon had a little time to make up his mind — teams have 48 hours to work out a deal — and the other Tigers were trying to help with the decision."My teammates are making this decision easier by saying they want me to stay," he said after Monday's 12-3 win over Kansas City. "My gut and everything else tells me that Detroit's the place for me."Damon, though, said he wants to talk to Tigers president Dave Dombrowski before making his final decision.His contract includes a clause that gives him veto power over trades to all but eight teams. Because the Red Sox aren't one of those clubs, he can block any move.Detroit could work out a trade with Bost...

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    1. Person with knowledge of negotiations: Braves make offer to free-agent OF Johnny Damon

      ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves appear interested in adding Johnny Damon to the top of their lineup.The Braves have made an offer to the free-agent outfielder, acc...

    2. Johnny Damon hits homer, adds single as Tigers and Braves play to 4-all tie after 10 innings

      KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — 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...

    3. Ben Zobrist and Johnny Damon homer as Rays beat Blue Jays 6-4

      Even after a sparkling performance, Tampa Bay pitcher David Price was feeling frustrated about some unfinished business.Ben Zobrist hit a three-run home run, Price r...

    4. Indians continue series with host White Sox

      Johnny Damon was signed by Cleveland two weeks ago to jumpstart the Indians struggling offense. Tonight, he gets a chance to do just that when Cleveland continues a ...

    5. Indians designate Damon for assignment

      The Cleveland Indians designated veteran outfielder Johnny Damon for assignment on Friday.Damon, signed by the Indians on April 17, hit .222 with six doubles, two tr...

    6. Indians release Damon

      The Cleveland Indians released veteran outfielder Johnny Damon and pitcher Jeremy Accardo on Thursday.Damon, signed by the Indians on April 17, hit .222 with six dou...

    7. Indians put Damon on paternity list, recall LaPorta

      The Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Johnny Damon on the paternity list and recalled infielder/outfielder Matt LaPorta from Triple-A Columbus.Damon is hittin...

    8. Tomlin takes shutout into 7th, Damon hits 2-run homer to lead Indians over Cardinals 6-2

      Josh Tomlin scattered eight hits over seven innings, Johnny Damon hit a two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat St. Louis 6-2 Friday night to send the Cardinals...

    9. Damon homers as Indians top Cards

      Johnny Damon hit a two-run home run as the Cleveland Indians took a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game set at Busch Stadium.Josh Toml...

    10. Not smart

      Talk about a dumb divorce. The Yankees need Johnny Damon. Damon needs the Yankees. But so much for happily ever after. The World Series champions will replace Damon ...

    11. Is he fit?

      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 co...

    12. Report: Damon has deal in place with Indians

      The Cleveland Indians and veteran outfielder Johnny Damon reportedly have a deal in place.Multiple reports surfaced early Thursday that Damon was closing in on a dea...

    1. Cleveland Indians close to signing outfielder Johnny Damon , could help team's stalled offense

      The Cleveland Indians are close to signing veteran outfielder Johnny Damon to help awaken their struggling offense.The club has been in talks to finalize a deal with...

    2. Cleveland Indians sign outfielder Johnny Damon , 38-year-old closing in on 3,000 hits

      The Indians have officially signed outfielder Johnny Damon.The 38-year-old reached agreement with Cleveland last week on a one-year, $1.2 million pending a physical....

    3. OF Johnny Damon decides to stay in Detroit, turns down chance to return to Red Sox

      Johnny Damon is staying in Detroit.The 36-year-old outfielder decided to pass up a chance to return to the Boston Red Sox, rejecting their waiver claim and choosing ...

    4. Outfielder Johnny Damon and Detroit Tigers finalize $8 million, 1-year contract

      LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — To Johnny Damon , the Detroit Tigers were the right team."This is where I wanted to be," he said Monday after completing his $8 million, one-ye...

    5. Outfielder Johnny Damon and Detroit Tigers finalize $8 million, 1-year contract

      LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Johnny Damon and the Detroit Tigers have finalized an $8 million, one-year contract.The 36-year-old Damon brings another left-handed...

    6. Tigers and outfielder Johnny Damon have hooked up for a win-win situation, so far at least

      LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers added Johnny Damon for his left-handed bat and veteran presence in the outfield.They've already gotten more than that and th...

    7. AP Source: OF Johnny Damon completes physical, clearing way to sign 1-year deal with Tigers

      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 c...

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