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 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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“I’m just glad,” the 35-year-old Damon chuckled later, “that when I started running, I still had some of my young legs behind me.”

The Yankees stand one win away from their 27th title after Alex Rodriguez sparked a three-run ninth to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over Philly. World Series page

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“We’ve been down this road before and we have to stay very focused. Those guys are the world champs,” Rodriguez said.

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Rodriguez delivered a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon’s daring dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.

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Derek Jeter came through again and Mariano Rivera finished it off as the Yankees moved within one win of that elusive 27th championship and first since 2000.  Read full story here

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Source:  ESPN.com