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Here are a few odd items of note as Tuesday becomes Wednesday ... Executives from three teams believe Johnny Damon has altered his patient plate approach in his quest to collect 3,000 career hits, writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Damon is believed to be intent on reaching 3K to increase his odds of reaching the Hall of Fame, which is turning of potential suitors, according to Sherman. The outfielder/DH denies this. Outfielder Jose Guillen, who did not play last season, wants to return in 2012, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com (Spanish link). Guillen, 35, last appeared...


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The Indians will stick with Damon in the regular lineup despite his struggles since joining the team, Justin Albers of MLB.com reports.

Spin: Damon is batting .172 and was recently moved out of the leadoff spot in favor of Shin-Soo Choo. With few desirable options in the outfield to replace Damon until Grady Sizemore returns, the team is willing to take the chance that Damon regains the form he showed with Tampa Bay in 2011. At this point, Damon probably shouldn't be owned in mixed leagues and likely remains a fringe roster candidate in most AL-only leagues.

The Indians will stick with Johnny Damon amidst his struggles.

The Indians will stick with Johnny Damon amidst his struggles.

Impacts: Damon has a clause in his contract which would guarantee he be released if he isn't getting enough playing time for his liking. Manager Manny Acta was asked how much leeway Damon had over the weekend. "We don't have a timetable or anything," Acta said. "Damon is here to play for us up until he doesn't want to be here. We signed Damon to be part of the Cleveland Indians. Johnny was signed to be part of this ballclub until the end." The 38-year-old veteran is batting just .172 thus far.