Indians signed OF Johnny Damon to a one-year, $1.25 million contract. The Cleveland Plain Dealer has confirmed the deal, which includes another possible $1.4 million in incentives. It also reportedly includes some no-trade provisions, and an out-clause based on "if and when Grady Sizemore comes off the disabled list." Once Damon gets his bat up to speed in extended spring training or the minors, he's expected to platoon with Shelley Duncan in left field. It's unlikely he'll need more than a week to get ready.

Johnny Damon's one-year deal with the Indians is expected to include a verbal opt-out agreement. According to MLB.com's Peter Gammons, the deal does not include a "set opt-out," but instead a "verbal agreement" between Damon and Indians GM Chris Antonetti that if "(Damon) isn't getting ABs, it will be worked out." The deal should finally become official on Friday, while Damon could make his Tribe debut late next week.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Indians and Johnny Damon have agreed to a one-year, $1.25 million contract. Nothing official from the Indians yet, but Heyman reports that the deal includes $1.4 million in performances bonuses. Damon is expected to take over the starting left field job, even though he'll be a pretty big liability defensively. The 38-year-old .261/.326/.418 with 16 home runs, 73 RBI and 19 stolen bases last season for the Rays. He's worth considering in 12-team mixed leagues.

According to WTAM 1100's Nick Camino, a physical is the only thing standing between the Indians and a contract agreement with veteran free agent Johnny Damon. A deal should be announced by Friday morning. Damon is a very poor defender but is likely to get regular playing time in left field for Cleveland nonetheless. The 38-year-old batted .261/.326/.418 with 16 home runs, 73 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 150 games last season for the Rays.

ESPN's Jim Bowden reports that there is no agreement between the Indians and free agent Johnny Damon. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal wrote Wednesday night that the Indians were "to sign" Damon, and it's still possible that they will, but talks are ongoing. "The Indians and Johnny Damon are in the early stages of conversations on a possible deal," a source told Bowden, "so the reports are premature and surprising." Damon, 38, batted .261/.326/.418 with 16 homers, 73 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 150 games last year for the Rays.

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Indians are set to sign free agent Johnny Damon. Damon struggled all winter to attract interest on the open market despite posting a decent .261/.326/.418 batting line with 16 home runs, 73 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 150 games last year for the Rays. He's a really poor defensive outfielder, but the 38-year-old probably represents an offensive upgrade over Shelley Duncan, who is currently drawing starts in left.

Johnny Damon's agent, Scott Boras, told ESPN's Buster Olney that his client will sign somewhere by May 1. Boras also indicated that he "didn't know where yet," so it's not clear if he has any legitimate leads. Damon's market evaporated this winter after he batted .261/.326/.418 with 16 home runs, 73 RBI, 19 stolen bases and a .743 OPS last year for the Rays. Boras said his client is hoping to find a situation where he can get 450 plate appearances. The 38-year-old is currently 277 hits away from the 3,000 hit plateau.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette downplayed the club's interest in free agent Johnny Damon on Thursday. "I don't think so," Duquette responded when asked if the the Orioles were going to sign Damon. "I already signed Johnny Damon when he was 28." Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported Wednesday that the Orioles "haven't ruled out" signing Damon, but it doesn't sound like he's in the team's plans. The 38-year-old is still in search of a home after batting .261/.326/.418 with 16 home runs, 73 RBI, 19 stolen bases and a .743 OPS last year for the Rays. He is currently 277 hits away from the 3,000 hit plateau.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Orioles haven't ruled out signing Johnny Damon. Damon is still in search of a home after the Yankees opted to sign Raul Ibanez to fill their vacancy at designated hitter. While the Orioles remain a possibility, Heyman notes that a deal is not imminent. The 38-year-old batted .261/.326/.418 with 16 home runs and 73 RBI last year for the Rays and is currently 277 hits away from 3,000 for his career.

Free agent Johnny Damon said he's no longer considering signing with the Yankees after being told by general manager Brian Cashman that he's not their first choice to fill the designated hitter role. "We both are looking at other options now,'' Damon stated. Said Cashman, "He called and I told him the truth. He's not the No. 1 option if and when I turn to DH options.'' It's been obvious for a while now that Raul Ibanez is at the top of the Yanks' list, and he seems like a virtual certainty to sign on once the A.J. Burnett deal becomes official. It's not clear who Damon is now considering catching on with.