The New York Yankees have apparently settled on who will be their starting left fielder for the 2010 season … and it’s NOT Johnny Damon.

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Many baseball experts had predicted the Yanks and Damon would reach a compromise so he could bring his 24-homer bat back to the Bronx. But that’s not going to be the case now that the Yankees have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Randy Winn.

Winn, who at age 35 is seven months younger than Damon, hit .262 with 51 RBI and 16 stolen bases for the Giants last season (and hit 22 fewer home runs than Damon did). But he’s a solid defender and a switch-hitter — two things Damon isn’t. Plus, he comes at a bargain price that fits into the Yankees budget. (If you can believe you’re actually reading that sentence.)  Read full story here

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Mark Teahen Traded to the White Sox

Mark Teahen traded to the White Sox!  CONFIRMED

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly close to acquiring utility player Mark Teahen 28,  from the Kansas City Royals.

According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox would send infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields to Kansas City.

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Mark Teahen – Kansas City Royals

Mark Teahen Statistics and History

Teahen, , who has spent his entire five-year career with the Royals, has played every position other than pitcher and catcher. In 2009, he batted. 271 with 12 homers and 50 runs batted in for Kansas City in 144 games.  Read full story here

Chicago White Sox reportedly agree to trade Chris Getz and Josh

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to trade second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields to the Kansas City Royals for Mark Teahen, according to reports.  Read more here

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Posted by:  Kane Reed (Sports Writer)

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