Johnny Damon filling out application for 2009 World Baseball Classic!

Johnny Damon leaving the field, 2006 World Baseball Classic. Damon injured his shoulder at the 'Classic,' so his playing time was diminished. At the time of this photo, I believe he had been put in as a pinch runner, but the final USA batter hit into a double play. Reuters photo published in NY Times, 3/17/06. Posted on this blog at that time. NY Times account of Damon, 3/14/06. It was popular in those days to start certain baseball articles with the words 'George Steinbrenner,' which the referenced article did.

• In 2006 Damon was to start playing for the Yankees, but he chose to begin his season at the WBC. The NY Times noted he's applying for the 2009 team as well:

(NY Times, Inside Pitch, Kepner):.. "Johnny Damon filled out his application Wednesday for a spot on Team U.S.A. at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Damon took part in 2006, going 1 for 7 in five games."

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