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Len Berman | Posted 04.12.2012

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Len Berman

Bad blood. Terry Francona will skip the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park next week despite delivering two World Series titles as manager.

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Movie Review: Moneyball

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.19.2011

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Marshall Fine

Michael Lewis' book, Moneyball, was a sports thriller disguised as a nonfiction volume about statistics wonks. And Bennett Miller's film of Thomas' bo...

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Rays Makes Big Free Agent Splash

AP | RONALD BLUM | Posted 05.25.2011

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Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon are about to become teammates again, this time in Tampa Bay. Both free-agent outfielders agreed to one-year contract...

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

So how did that work out exactly? Johnny Damon reportedly turned down $14 million over two years from the Yankees. He wound up getting $8 million for one season from Detroit.

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Johnny Damon, Tigers Reach $8 Million Deal

AP | LARRY LAGE | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Detroit Tigers and outfielder Johnny Damon have reached a preliminary agreement on an $8 million, one-year contract. A person familiar with the n...

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Johnny Damon, Braves Discussing Contract

AP | CHARLES ODUM | Posted 05.25.2011

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ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves appear interested in adding Johnny Damon to the top of their lineup. The Braves have made an offer to the free-age...

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Hideki Matsui, Johnny Damon Become Free Agents

AP | RONALD BLUM | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molin...

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What's Wrong With Baseball? Money, to Start With

Robert E. Murphy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert E. Murphy

Major league baseball players simply make far, far too much money for the good of the game and its fans.

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

Here's a warning to wayward athletes and other denizens of the sports world. Word is that the launch of TMZsports.com is right around the corner. That's not good news if you misbehave.

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World Series: One Question about Damon's Dash

Shayana Kadidal | Posted 05.25.2011

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Shayana Kadidal

Johnny Damon joined Enos Slaughter in the annals of great World Series base running plays, stealing second and then third base on one play.

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Yankee-Hating Is Sooo 20th Century

Martin Nolan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Martin Nolan

Pinstripe paranoia, a seasonal ailment, has plagued many of us since 1949. Then, in 2004, came deliverance, along with reduction of sorrow and a fresh perspective.

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Christmas Comes Early for Yankees

Eugene Michael Santiago | Posted 05.25.2011

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Eugene Michael Santiago

As of the day before Santa hops into his sleigh to deliver all the treats to the good little boys and girls of the world, the Yankees have been hard at work filling empty space under the tree.

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A-Rod, Damon Lead Yankees To 9th Inning Win

Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP) PHILADELPHIA - Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life. Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his car...

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World Series Hotties: Who Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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The World Series will be won this week, but the Commissioner's Trophy isn't the only title up for grabs. And while the games are decided on the field,...

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