http://www.newsvine.com/johnny-damonNewsvine - johnny-damonen-usCopyright 2013Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:27:55 +0000Wed, 22 May 2013 08:48:47 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/28/12468117-indians-beat-orioles-6-2-behind-mastersonhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/28/12468117-indians-beat-orioles-6-2-behind-mastersonmlbsportsindiansoriolesbaltimore-oriolescleveland-indiansjohnny-damonshin-soo-chooshelley-duncanasdrubal-cabrerajustin-mastersonFri, 29 Jun 2012 01:56:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians' Johnny Damon follows through on a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach McAllister delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles Wei-Yin Chen delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley dives safely into second on a double as Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy awaits the throw during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Wilson Betemit, left, slides safely into second on an RBI-double as Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera (13) looks to third base during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 29, 2012, in Baltimore. Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis moves in. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 29, 2012, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Derek Lowe delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 29, 2012, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians first baseman Casey Kotchman, left, is unable to make the play at first to get out Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones (10) during the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 29, 2012, in Baltimore. Jones earned a hit on the play. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) </p><p>Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo connects for a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Baltimore. Also pictured is Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dana Eveland delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson slides safely into home on a single by Asdrubal Cabrera during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera hits an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2012 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Shelley Duncan, right, is congratulated by Jason Donald after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/08/12132298-kipnis-homer-lifts-indians-past-cardinals-4-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/08/12132298-kipnis-homer-lifts-indians-past-cardinals-4-1mlbsportscardinalsindianslouis-cardinalscleveland-indianscarlos-beltranjohnny-damonlouis-cardinals'kyle-lohsenational-league-leadingjason-mottejason-kipnisjosh-tomlinSat, 9 Jun 2012 03:01:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians starter Josh Tomlin pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 8, 2012 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Johnny Damon, center, celebrates with teammates Michael Brantley (23) and Casey Kotchman (35), near St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4), after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 8, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera (13) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a hit by Carlos Santana in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, June 8, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, June 8, 2012 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Maikel Cleto regroups as Cleveland Indians' Johnny Damon circles the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 8, 2012 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson regroups after surrendering a solo home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran (3) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran watches his solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta watches the action from the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) delivers in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley dives back to first as St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams just misses with the tag in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 10, 2012 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley connects for a single in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, June 10, 2012 in St. Louis. The hit extended Brantley's hitting streak to 18 games. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly is congratulated by Matt Carpenter as he leaves baseball game in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, June 10, 2012 in St. Louis. Kelly pitched five full innings, giving up only one run on seven hits in his major league debut. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starter Joe Kelly makes his major league debut as he pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, June 10, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, June 10, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly exits the baseball game in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, June 10, 2012 in St. Louis. Kelly pitched five full innings giving up only one run on seven hits in his major league debut. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo scores from third on a sacrifice fly by Carlos Santana in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, June 10, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran (3) celebrates as he crosses home plate, as Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez, rear, and catcher Lou Marson watch, on a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 10, 2012, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/05/12075038-indians-thump-tigers-again-9-6http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/06/05/12075038-indians-thump-tigers-again-9-6mlbsportstigersindiansdetroit-tigerscleveland-indiansjohnny-damonubaldo-jimenezmichael-brantleydrew-smylyWed, 6 Jun 2012 01:49:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta (11) takes the ball from starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley hits an RBI triple against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera cannot catch a ground ball by Cleveland Indians' Lou Marson in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, June 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Cleveland Indians left fielder Johnny Damon (33) robs Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder of a home run during the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo (17) safely dives back to the bag under the tag of Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder during the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/04/11545509-indians-beat-rangers-4-2-hand-darvish-first-losshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/05/04/11545509-indians-beat-rangers-4-2-hand-darvish-first-lossmlbsportsrangersindianstexas-rangerscleveland-indiansjohnny-damonubaldo-jimenezyu-darvishjeanmar-gomezpinch-hitter-adrian-beltreyu-darishSat, 5 May 2012 01:39:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis, right, congratulates Travis Hafner after Hafner hit a sacrifice fly and Kipnis scored during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera fields a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus in the first inning in a baseball game, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. Andrus was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz hits an RBI-single off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. Michael Young scored. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli walks back to the dugout after striking out against Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis pitches in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Johnny Damon jumps but cannot make the catch on a double hit by Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland in the third inning in a baseball game, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jack Hannahan is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers' Colby Lewis in the third inning in a baseball game, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez pitches in the first inning in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Alberto Gonzalez, back, lifts the helmet off Adrian Beltre after Beltre hit a three-run home run off Cleveland Indians' Joe Smith in the 11th inning in a baseball game, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. Nelson Cruz and Mitch Moreland scored. The Rangers won 5-2 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre watches his ball after hitting a three-run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Joe Smith in the 11th inning in a baseball game, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. Nelson Cruz and Mitch Moreland scored. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis scores on a passed ball off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Mike Adams in the eighth inning in a baseball game, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera hits an RBI-double off Texas Rangers' Mike Adams in the eighth inning in a baseball game, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. Michael Brantley scored. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Derek Lowe pitches in the first inning in a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera barehands a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli in the second inning in a baseball game, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. Napoli was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland pitches in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)</p><p>Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez delivers against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</p><p>Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Chris Perez reacts after getting the last out in the ninth inning to defeat the Texas Rangers 4-2 in a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera hits a two-run double in the third inning off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish in a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis slides home safely, scoring on a two-run double by Asdrubal Cabrera, against the Texas Rangers in the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 6, 2012. Backing up the play is Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis slaps hands with third base coach Steve Smith after hitting a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/12/11165177-indians-make-johnny-damon-signing-officialhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/04/12/11165177-indians-make-johnny-damon-signing-officialmlbsportsindianscleveland-indiansdamonjohnny-damonindians-damonThu, 12 Apr 2012 18:24:58 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2011, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon follows through on a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York. According to a text to the Associated Press from Damon on Thursday, April 12, 2012, the Cleveland Indians are close to signing the veteran outfielder to help awaken their struggling offense. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/23/7929430-rays-close-within-1-game-of-wild-card-leadhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/23/7929430-rays-close-within-1-game-of-wild-card-leadmlbsportsblue-jaystampa-bayboston-red-soxtoronto-blue-jaysjaysjohnny-damonraysben-zobristbrandon-morrowdavid-pricetampa-bay-raysSat, 24 Sep 2011 02:12:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Toronto Blue Jays' J.P. Arencibia (9) slides into second base as Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist cannot handle an errant throw from pitcher David Price during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price, right, reacts on the mound with catcher Kelly Shoppach after his second throwing error of the third inning allowed two runs to score for the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs warms up prior to throwing out the first pitch of a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings slides in safely with a steal of second base as the throw gets past Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Kelly Johnson, right, during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist, center, is congratulated by teammates on his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeff Niemann, center, meets on the mound with, from left, Sean Rodriguez, Evan Longoria, Jose Lobaton and pitching coach Jim Hickey during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ricky Romero throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Kelly Johnson, right, is caught stealing on a tag by Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist, left, during the third inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist (18) is called safe by umpire Ed Hickox, right, as he dives into home plate past Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia after an inside-the-park home run during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Kelly Shoppach (10) congratulates Rays' Evan Longoria on a two-run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon breaks his bat during the first inning of a baseball game against Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brett Cecil (27) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jesse Litsch throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' David Price congratulates Ben Zobrist (18) on his inside-the-park home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 5-2. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Dewayne Wise nears the plate on a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 5-2. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/30/7532100-wilson-hurt-but-pitches-rangers-past-rays-7-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/30/7532100-wilson-hurt-but-pitches-rangers-past-rays-7-2mlbsportsrangerstexas-rangersian-kinslerjosh-hamiltonjohnny-damonraysjames-shieldsrangers-ballparktampa-bay-raysscott-feldmanjames-shields'al-west-leading-texas-rangersWed, 31 Aug 2011 03:09:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, left, reaches down for the throw as he prepares to tag out Tampa Bay Rays' Sean Rodriguez, who was attempting to steal second in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Jeremy Hellickson wipes sweat off his face after loading the bases with Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, front, trots home after hitting a solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays' Jeremy Hellickson, rear, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Fans celebrate as Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton (32) is congratulated by manager Ron Washington, center rear, Yorvit Torrealba, second from right, and Elvis Andrus, right, following Hamilton's solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Gomes pulls his "Dora the Explorer" rolling bag out to the bullpen next to Cesar Ramos (27) before the Rays' baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Fans scatter and others reach up trying to reach a bat let loose by Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton that reached high into the lower seating area during the first inning of the Rangers' baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers outfielder Leonys Martin, left, smiles as he chats with Elvis Andrus and Nelson Cruz, right, in the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Scott Feldman delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson delivers to the Texas Rangers in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison delivers in relief to the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando walks to the back of the mound after loading the bases in the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Ogando was pulled in the third inning. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton reacts after being hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers' Alexi Ogando in the second inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' John Jaso (28) follows through on a run-scoring single off of Texas Rangers' Alexi Ogando in the second inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rays' Casey Kotchman scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson (36) delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre , left, calls to the dugout after starting pitcher Texas Rangers' C.J. Wilson attempted to field a Tampa Bay Rays' Casey Kotchman single in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson hunches over after being hit on his pitching hand trying to field a single by Tampa Bay Rays' Casey Kotchman in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Wilson continued pitching in the game. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) congratulates Ian Kinsler, right, on his solo home run off a pitch from Tampa Bay Rays' Jeff Niemann in the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays center fielder B.J. Upton (2) looks up over the centerfield wall as fans rush to reach a solo home run ball hit by Texas Rangers' Michael Young in the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin nervously waits to toss out the ceremonial pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeff Niemann (34) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers center fielder Endy Chavez dives into third for a run-scoring triple as Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria (3) waits on the throw from the outfield in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers' Yorvit Torrealba scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin reacts to her toss after delivering the ceremonial pitch before the baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin delivers the ceremonial pitch before the baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) participates in fielding practice before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Beltre is set to rejoin the team after being out with an injury since July 23. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) participates in fielding practice before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Beltre is set to rejoin the team after being out with an injury since July 23. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/19/7420906-damon-loses-slam-in-review-hits-winning-hr-in-9thhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/19/7420906-damon-loses-slam-in-review-hits-winning-hr-in-9thmlbsportsmarinerstampa-bayseattle-marinersjoe-maddonjohnny-damonfelix-hernandezraysben-zobristtampa-bay-raysevan-longoriajeremy-hellicksonSat, 20 Aug 2011 01:51:17 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis delivers to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, grounds out to Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Casey Kotchman, advancing Mariners' Trayvon Robinson to third base during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson makes a diving catch on a first inning flyout by Tampa Bay Rays' Desmond Jennings during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 in St Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson delivers in the first inning to the Seattle Mariners during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, right, is welcomed by Johnny Damon after Longoria hit a first-inning, two-run home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist high-fives teammates after scoring on a third-inning sacrifice by Casey Kotchman off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, attempts to beat out a third-inning ground ball against the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach was able to get Suzuki at first base. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush reacts as he gives up three runs to the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Michael Pineda throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon, center, is congratulated after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 8-7. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon follows through on a hit in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The hit, originally ruled a home run, was overturned after review and resulted in a three-run ground-rule double. The Rays won 8-7. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, below, is tagged out by Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Dan Cortes while trying to score on a wild pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Rays won 8-7. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/09/7050109-as-jeter-hits-3000-damon-eyes-milestone-toohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/09/7050109-as-jeter-hits-3000-damon-eyes-milestone-toomlbsportshitsdamon3000johnny-damonraysSat, 9 Jul 2011 19:06:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon waves his hat to the crowd after hitting a single to left field off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. This was Damon's 2,655th career hit, putting him ahead of Ted Williams on the all-time list. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon follows through as he singles to left field off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The is Damon's 2,655th career hit, putting him ahead of Ted Williams on the all-time list. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter follows through on a home run for his 3,000th hit during the third inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Jeter is the first Yankees player to reach the milestone. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p><p>Former New York Yankee Johnny Damon, now with the Tampa Bay Rays, watches the baseball game from the dugout on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Tampa Bay won 5-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter steps on home plate after hitting a home run for his 3,000th career hit during the third inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, July 9, 2011, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Jeter became the 28th major leaguer to hit the milestone and also the first Yankees player. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/01/6995239-damon-has-four-rbis-in-rays-win-over-st-louishttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/07/01/6995239-damon-has-four-rbis-in-rays-win-over-st-louismlbsportscardinalslouis-cardinalsjohnny-damonrayscasey-kotchmancolby-rasmustampa-bay-raystampa-bay-rays'colby-rasmus'jeremy-hellicksonjustin-ruggianoSat, 2 Jul 2011 02:01:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Howell, second from right, shouts at home plate umpire Vic Carapazza, left, as St. Louis Cardinals' Colby Rasmus, right, scores after hitting an eighth-inning, three-run home run during an interleague baseball game on Friday, July 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays catcher John Jaso, second from left, looks on. Howell was ejected on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price yells at umpire Dana DeMuth after being ejected by DeMuth during the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, July 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays players were upset with home plate umpire Vic Carapazza's pitch calls. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Colby Rasmus drops his bat after hitting an eighth-inning, three-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Howell during an interleague baseball game Friday, July 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cardinals' Lance Berkman and Nick Punto also scored on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, is ejected by home plate umpire Vic Carapazza during the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, July 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Maddon was ejected for arguing ball and strike calls. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Howell throws a ball away after St. Louis Cardinals' Colby Rasmus hit an eighth-inning, three-run home run during an interleague baseball game on Friday, July 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Howell was ejected. Cardinals' Nick Punto, left, scores. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman follows through on a second-inning double off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis during an interleague baseball game Friday, July 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Justin Ruggiano, left, celebrates with teammate Kelly Shoppach following Ruggiano's two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Casey Kotchman hits a double off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan, sending in three runs, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, wacthes manager Tony La Russa (10) take pitcher Kyle McClellan, center, off the mound after he allowed the Tampa Bay Rays five runs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon waves his hat to the crowd after hitting a single to left field off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. This was Damon's 2,655th career hit, putting him ahead of Ted Williams on the all-time list. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon follows through as he singles to left field off of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The is Damon's 2,655th career hit, putting him ahead of Ted Williams on the all-time list. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Elliot Johnson jokingly places tape over his mouth in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Johnson was one of four Rays ejected from Friday night's game against the Cardinals. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann delivers to the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Nick Punto, left, catches Tampa Bay Rays B.J. Upton as he attempts to steal second base during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 20, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays Johnny Damon, right, slides safely home in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, after hitting a double, advancing to third base on the throw and home on the error during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson delivers to the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, left, celebrates at the plate with teammate Mark Hamilton after hitting a solo home run off of Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson during the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays Johnny Damon, center, celebrates with teammate Ben Zobrist (18) in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, after hitting a double, advancing to third base on the throw and home on the error during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa (10) takes pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) off the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, July 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/17/6884679-marlins-lose-manager-and-10th-straight-gamehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/17/6884679-marlins-lose-manager-and-10th-straight-gamemlbsportsmarlinsflorida-marlinsjohnny-damonrayskelly-shoppachtampa-bay-rayssean-rodriguezwade-davisalex-cobbSat, 18 Jun 2011 02:22:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach crashes into the backstop as he tries to make the catch on a first inning foul popup by Florida Marlins' Greg Dobbs during an interleague baseball game Friday, June 17, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Florida Marlins' John Buck, right, shakes hands with third base coach Joey Espada after hitting a fifth inning home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis during an interleague baseball game Friday, June 17, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Sean Rodriguez leaps over Florida Marlins' Dewayne Wise (10) as he turns a third-inning double play during an interleague baseball game Friday, June 17, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Florida's Omar Infante was out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Sean Rodriguez, left, celebrates with teammate Evan Longoria after hitting a two-run, second inning home run off Florida Marlins starting pitcher Brad Hand during an interleague baseball game Friday, June 17, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Longoria also scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Florida Marlins starting pitcher Brad Hand delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning during an interleague baseball game Friday, June 17, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist follows the flight of his fifth inning double off Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco during an interleague baseball game Saturday, June 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist, left, is late with the tag as Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez steals second base during the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game Saturday, June 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Florida Marlins third baseman Greg Dobbs, left, chases after the ball in front of teammate Hanley Ramirez after dropping a sixth inning pop fly by Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce during an interleague baseball game Saturday, June 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Two runs scored for the Rays on the error. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon (22) congratulates Sam Fuld after Fuld scored on a second inning RBI double by teammate Reid Brignac off Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco during an interleague baseball game Saturday, June 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon grounds out to Florida Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez during the second inning of an interleague baseball game Saturday, June 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Damon collected his 500th career double in the first inning. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon acknowledges the crowd after hitting his 500th career double with a first inning hit off Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco during an interleague baseball game Saturday, June 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher James Shields throws to home plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, June 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Florida Marlins bench coach Brandon Hyde, right, stands for the singing of the national anthem with coach Perry Hill, center, and Ryan Webb before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, June 19, 2011. Hyde was managing the Marlins against the Tampa Bay Rays after the resignation of manager Edwin Rodriguez. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>In this June 17, 2011 photo, Florida Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez (36) points as he argues during an interleague baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rodriguez has reportedly resigned as manager. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld, left, scores on a sacrifice fly by Ben Zobrist as Florida Marlins catcher Brett Hayes waits for the throw during the third inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, June 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria bobbles a ball hit by Florida Marlins' Dewayne Wise for an error during the first inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, June 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Florida Marlins bench coach Brandon Hyde, left, shakes hands with first baseman Gaby Sanchez in the dugout before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sunday, June 19, 2011. Hyde was managing the Marlins after the resignation of manager Edwin Rodriguez. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/10/6832277-damon-longoria-lead-rays-over-orioles-9-6http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/06/10/6832277-damon-longoria-lead-rays-over-orioles-9-6mlbsportsoriolesbaltimore-oriolestampa-bayjoe-maddonjohnny-damonraysnick-markakisben-zobristtampa-bay-raysevan-longoriajake-arrietaSat, 11 Jun 2011 03:07:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy, left, tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon on a steal-attempt in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 10, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 10, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) </p><p>Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 10, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) </p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis, center, is congratulated by teammates J.J. Hardy, left, and Mark Reynolds after hitting a grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 10, 2011, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton) </p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis follows through on a grand slam off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 10, 2011, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton) </p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria follows through on an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist follows through on an RBI double against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) </p><p>Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jeremy Guthrie delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon heads home after he hit a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Johnny Damon (22) celebrates his home run with Ben Zobrist, left, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton (2) steals third against Baltimore Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds (12) during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero celebrates his solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis delivers against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/13/6640484-hardy-hits-grand-slam-in-orioles-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/13/6640484-hardy-hits-grand-slam-in-orioles-winmlbsportsoriolesbaltimore-oriolesjohnny-damonraysnick-markakistampa-bay-raysmatt-joycebrad-bergesenjake-foxjeremy-hellicksonjj-hardySat, 14 May 2011 01:35:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, center, is congratulated on his two-run home run that also scored Evan Longoria, left, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 13, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, May 13, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, May 13, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones (10) congratulates Jake Fox (9) after his two-run home run in the sixth inning scored both as Tampa Bay Rays catcher John Jaso, looks on in a baseball game Saturday, May 14, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters reacts after a swinging strike in the seventh inning of a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Friday, May 13, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, left, is congratulated by catcher John Jaso after a complete game 3-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Friday, May 13, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld leaves the game with a bloodied lip after being caught stealing second during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) </p><p>Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Sam Fuld on a steal attempt of second in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Fuld was injured on the play and was removed from the game. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy, right, is congratulated on his grand slam home run by teammates Mark Reynolds, left, and Matt Wieters during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Vladimir Guerrero, right, celebrates a double in front of Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Andy Sonnanstine reacts after giving up a double to Baltimore Orioles' Vladimir Guerrero during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Sam Fuld cannot catch up to a double by Baltimore Orioles' Vladimir Guerrero in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/03/6579764-price-dominates-as-rays-beat-blue-jays-3-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/05/03/6579764-price-dominates-as-rays-beat-blue-jays-3-1mlbsportsblue-jaystoronto-blue-jaysjohnny-damonraysadam-lindbrandon-morrowdavid-pricejo-jo-reyestampa-bay-raysWed, 4 May 2011 01:35:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays' Kelly Shoppach breaks his bat while hitting a foul ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, May 3, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis throws from the mound during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, May 3, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria singles during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, May 3, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes throws from the mound during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, May 3, 2011.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays' Adam Lind (26) hits a home run as Tampa Bay Rays catcher John Jaso, right, watches during the first inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton, right, stands at home plate after striking out to end the sixth inning of a baseball game as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Jose Molina leaves the field in St. Petersburg, Fla., Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, left, argues with first base umpire Joe West, center, and Angel Hernandez after being thrown out for arguing a call during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeff Niemann, left, talks with catcher John Jaso after giving up two runs during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in St. Petersburg, Fla., Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria throws out Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar at first base after fielding Escobar's ground ball during the third inning of a baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price delivers a first inning pitch to the Toronto Blue Jays during a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kyle Drabek delivers a first inning pitch to the Tampa Bay Rays during an baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kyle Drabek wipes his forehead as he struggle against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Drabek gave up three runs in the inning. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/14/6473609-twins-duensing-allows-two-runs-in-seven-inningshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/14/6473609-twins-duensing-allows-two-runs-in-seven-inningsmlbsportstwinstampa-bayminnesota-twinsjohnny-damonrayskelly-shoppachben-zobristtampa-bay-raysmatt-tolbertbrian-duensingwade-davisFri, 15 Apr 2011 01:57:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Tampa Bay Rays starter James Shields delivers a first-inning pitch to the Minnesota Twins during a baseball game Thursday, April 14, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Carl Pavano delivers a first-inning pitch to the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Thursday, April 14, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Sam Fuld dives but can't come up with a third-inning double by Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer during a baseball game Thursday, April 14, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn walks back to the mound as Tampa Bay Rays' Kelly Shoppach, left, rounds the bases after hitting a seventh inning, two-run home run during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Kelly Shoppach, right, celebrates with teammate Dan Johnson after Shoppach hit a seventh inning, two-run home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton lines a sixth-inning RBI double off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays Johnny Damon scored on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays first base coach George Hendrick, right, congratulates Johnny Damon after Damon hit a sixth inning, two-run double off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon flips his bat after hitting a sixth inning, two-run double off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Rays Sam Fuld and Reid Brignac scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Minnesota Twins' Jim Thome slides around Tampa Bay Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach to score on a fifth inning double by teammate Danny Valencia during an MLB baseball game Friday, April 15, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist fields a ball hit by Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young that was deflected by pitcher Jeff Niemann during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 16, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Young safely reached base with an infield single. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) </p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starter Jeff Niemann pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 16, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) </p><p>Minnesota Twins' Danny Valencia (19) congratulates teammate Jason Kubel, who hit a solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays starter Jeff Niemann, during the second inning of a baseball game on Saturday, April 16, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) </p><p>The Minnesota Twins' Jason Repko, center, steals second base ahead of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Elliot Johnson, right, then advances to third base as Rays second baseman Sean Rodriguez, left, misses the throwing error by catcher Kelly Shoppach during the fifth inning of a Major League Baseball game on Sunday, April 17, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson reacts on the mound after allowing three runs to the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning of a Major League Baseball game on Sunday, April 17, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)</p><p>Minnesota Twins pitcher Brian Duensing delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game on Sunday, April 17, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco</p><p>The Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon reacts after being hit in the hand by the ball during a bunt-attempt during the third inning of a Major League Baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, April 17, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/05/6415485-maddon-optimistic-about-rays-despite-rough-starthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/04/05/6415485-maddon-optimistic-about-rays-despite-rough-startmlbsportstampa-bayjoe-maddonjohnny-damonal-eastraystampa-bay-raysWed, 6 Apr 2011 02:43:15 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeff Niemann throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Johnny Damon reacts after striking out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton is congratulated on his two-run home run in the eighth inning in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez, right, reacts after flying out to Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter while pinch hitting in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Angels won 5-1. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, and third base coach Tom Foley react during the eighth inning of a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays', from left, Wade Davis, Jeff Niemann, Evan Longoria, John Jaso and David Price react in the ninth inning of a 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson reacts after giving up a home run to Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Angels won 5-1. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis wipes his face after Chicago White Sox's Brent Morel doubled during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, April 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays catcher John Jaso, right, tags out Chicago White Sox's Gordon Beckham during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 9, 2011. The White Sox won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist hits an RBI double against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Sam Fuld makes a diving catch on a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Juan Pierre during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, April 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, left, reacts as Elliot Johnson walks to the dugout after being called out on strikes during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Saturday, April 9, 2011. The White Sox won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Sam Fuld catches a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon points to the Chicago White Sox dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 10, 2011. The White Sox won 6-1. (AP Photo/Warren Wimmer)</p><p>Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeff Niemann, right, adjusts his cap as he listens to catcher Kelly Shoppach during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, April 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/01/5968582-ramirez-damon-officially-join-rayshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/02/01/5968582-ramirez-damon-officially-join-raysmlbsportsmanny-ramirezramirezdamonjohnny-damonraystampa-bay-raysTue, 1 Feb 2011 20:29:43 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New Tampa Bay Rays baseball player Manny Ramirez, left, talks to his agent Scott Boras while being introduced to the media during a news conference Feb. 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>New Tampa Bay Rays baseball player Manny Ramirez smiles while answering a question after being introduced to the media during a news conference, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>New Tampa Bay Rays baseball players Johnny Damon, left, and Manny Ramirez, right, share a laugh after being introduced to the media during a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>New Tampa Bay Rays baseball players Johnny Damon, left, and Manny Ramirez, right, chat after being introduced to the media during a news conference Feb. 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>New Tampa Bay Rays baseball players Johnny Damon, second from left, and Manny Ramirez, right, pose with Andrew Friedman, executive vice-president of baseball operations, left, and manager Joe Maddon, second from right, after announcing the signings of the two players during a news conference Feb. 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p><p>New Tampa Bay Rays baseball players Johnny Damon, second from left, and Manny Ramirez, right, pose with Andrew Friedman, executive vice-president of baseball operations, left, and manager Joe Maddon, second from right, after announcing the signings of the two players during a news conference Feb. 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/21/5894693-ap-source-damon-and-ramirez-agree-with-rayshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/01/21/5894693-ap-source-damon-and-ramirez-agree-with-raysmlbsportsassociated-presstampa-baymanny-ramirezramirezdamonjohnny-damonraystampa-bay-raysdamon-andSat, 22 Jan 2011 02:23:49 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this file photo taken Aug. 24, 2010, Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon watches from the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Detroit. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez have agreed to one-year contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, because the agreements had not been announced. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)</p><p>FILE - This file photo taken Sept. 6, 2010, shows Chicago White Sox's Manny Ramirez during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. A person familiar with negotiations tells The Associated Press that Ramirez and Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon have agreed to one-year contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, because the agreements had not been announced. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/01/5215939-inge-damon-lead-tigers-over-orioles-4-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/10/01/5215939-inge-damon-lead-tigers-over-orioles-4-2mlbsportstigersoriolesbaltimore-oriolesdetroit-tigersjohnny-damonbrandon-ingejeremy-guthrienick-markakisadam-joneschris-tillmanbrian-matuszFri, 1 Oct 2010 23:13:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones and Robert Andino celebrate scoring on a double by Craig Tatum against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles Felix Pie follows through on a RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning of the first baseball game of a double header Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman delivers against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a double header game Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a double header Friday, Oct. 1, 2010 in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Armando Galarraga delivers a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge swings on a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis follows through on an RBI single against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/28/5196970-tigers-indians-postponed-by-rainhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/28/5196970-tigers-indians-postponed-by-rainmlbsportstigersindiansppddetroit-tigerscleveland-indiansjohnny-damondetroit-tigers'Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:43:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/06/5056953-damon-helps-tigers-beat-white-sox-6-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/09/06/5056953-damon-helps-tigers-beat-white-sox-6-3mlbsportstigerswhite-soxchicago-white-soxdetroit-tigersjohnny-damonjeremy-bondermanjustin-verlanderwhite-sox-tigersMon, 6 Sep 2010 20:29:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago White Sox's Mark Teahan is congratulated by Gordon Beckham (15) after scoring on a single by A.J. Pierzynski in the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starter Edwin Jackson pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Manny Ramirez is hit by a pitch from Detroit Tigers' Robbie Weinhardt in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. Ramirez left the game after being hit for the second time in the game. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge steals second base as Chicago White Sox second baseman Brent Lillibridge reaches for the throw in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Manny Ramirez checks his arm after being hit by a pitch by the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Manny Ramirez grimaces after being hit by a Detroit Tigers pitch in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge throws out Chicago White Sox's Alexei Ramirez in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Ryan Raburn, left, slides into home safely on a Casper Wells single as Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski receives the late throw in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Omar Vizquel is congratulated after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon hits an RBI single against Chicago White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello throws against the Chicago White SoxWBB in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/24/4962484-damon-stays-in-detroit-nixes-return-to-red-soxhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/24/4962484-damon-stays-in-detroit-nixes-return-to-red-soxmlbsportstigersdamonjohnny-damonstaysTue, 24 Aug 2010 20:34:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this April 16, 2010, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon flips his bat after striking out to the Seattle Mariners in the first inning during a baseball game in Seattle. It's all up to 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. He has a little time to make up his mind &#8212; teams have 48 hours to work out a deal &#8212; and the other Tigers were trying to help with the decision. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/23/4956257-damon-claimed-by-red-sox-deciding-whether-to-gohttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/23/4956257-damon-claimed-by-red-sox-deciding-whether-to-gomlbsportstigersboston-red-soxdetroit-tigersdamonjohnny-damonMon, 23 Aug 2010 21:18:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Detroit Tigers' Johnny Damon tips his cap as he gets a standing ovation from New York Yankees fans in his first at-bat against the Yankees in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/14/4884491-tigers-rally-to-beat-white-sox-13-8http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/14/4884491-tigers-rally-to-beat-white-sox-13-8mlbsportstigerswhite-soxchicago-white-soxdetroit-tigersjohnny-damonjhonny-peraltagordon-beckhamalex-avilaSat, 14 Aug 2010 04:00:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Chicago White Sox's Mark Kotsay, left, greets Gordon Beckham at home plate after they both scored on Beckham's three-run home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in Chicago. White Sox's Alexei Ramirez also scored on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman wipes his face after the fifth inning after giving up four runs to the Chicago White Sox during a baseball game Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, left, greets Mark Teahen at home plate after they both score on Tehan's two-run home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>A baseball fan walks through the rain as others retreat to a drier area during a rain delay in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Baseball fans brave the rain in left field during a rain delay in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Juan Pierre his an RBI-triple off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Eddie Bonine, scoring Gordon Beckham, during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila hits a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. The Tigers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila, left, celebrates with closer Phil Coke after they defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-2 in a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Detroit Tigers shortstop Ramon Santiago, top, jumps after forcing out Chicago White Sox's Omar Vizquel during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010. The White Sox's Alex Rios was out at first. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Carlos Guillen hits a two-run single against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p><p>Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko reacts after strikes out swinging during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/06/4834778-damon-avila-rhymes-lead-tigers-past-angels-9-4http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2010/08/06/4834778-damon-avila-rhymes-lead-tigers-past-angels-9-4mlbangelssportstigerslos-angeles-angelsdetroit-tigerstorii-hunterjered-weaverjohnny-damonscott-kazmiralex-avilawill-rhymesSat, 7 Aug 2010 02:05:39 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter hits a two-run home run off of Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter (49) is restrained by third base coach Dino Ebel, left, while talking to third base umpire Tom Hallion in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 in Detroit. Hunter is kept from going near home plate umpire Ron Kulpa who tossed Hunter for arguing after being called out on strikes. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Detroit Tigers second baseman Will Rhymes, left, pulls away after tagging out Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis trying to steal in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels second baseman Maicer Izturis throws out Detroit Tigers' Will Rhymes at first base to end the fifth inning in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui, center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring from third base on a hit by Mike Napoli in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis hits a double in the fifth inning to drive in Alberto Callaspo against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Detroit Tigers starter Jeremy Bonderman pitches against the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starter Scott Kazmir pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)</p><p>Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera, left, tags Los Angeles Angels runner Jeff Mathis in a rundown between first and second during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge, left, tags out Los Angeles Angels runner Juan Rivera during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila looks back as Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis reaches for the pop-up bunt during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. Mathis made the throw and out at first. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Trevor Bell tosses his hat after getting pulled during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)</p>