Johnny Damon returns tonight against the Twins, while Posada goes on the DL and may be out for the season. Hideki "All Heart" Matsui opts out of season-ending surgery to help the team.
Washington DC—July 21, 2008
It was announced today that Johnny Damon is making his comeback appearance tonight against the Twins, and a sigh of relief was heard in the Bronx that resonated across Yankee Universe.
Damon had injured his shoulder (after his foot) on July 4, while streaking back—he's never been shy with the wall—and jumping into the wall, robbing Kevin Youkilis of a home run, which earned him his first career visit to the DL.
Johnny’s batting average this year is an all-time high at .319, second only to fellow “disabled-lister,” Hideki Matsui. Matsui is swatting a Yankee’s best .323, which is his all-time high while playing in the MLB.
News also broke today that Matsui is refusing season-ending surgery. He has confidence in his rehab program and believes that he and his knee will be back this year to help the team as a DH.
Dr. Scott Rodeo examined Matsui and advised that Hideki get season-ending surgery on his left knee. This came just after the same surgery on his right knee last November. In case you’re interested, Rose preformed that procedure as well, and he must be making a good buck off of ol' Hideki.
Matsui had fluid drained last week, and he has felt better lately. What’s more inspiring is his determination, saying, “I have a strong desire to play this year and be a force for the team. That is more important to me right now.”
Brian Cashman chirped up, saying, “Hideki hasn’t responded well to rehab so far, therefore I am not optimistic.”
Hey Brian, good thing we don’t have Bernie Williams on the team to round that bench off. Then again, you got rid of him because he played too well in 2006, and "Torre always used him" instead of lesser players. Who would want that type offense in their postseason anyhow?
So fans can trust that the Yanks won’t be grabbing Bonds
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Robert Nelson 11 months ago
Wang coming back would be HUGE!
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