Johnny Damon Claims His Calves Are Still Sexy

Johnny Damon, out with a mild strain in his right calf from Monday night's game, was not in the New York Yankees' lineup Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Awaiting MRI results, the club is considering placing the center fielder on the 15-day disabled list.

Damon, who has never actually been on the DL, was in the trainer's room receiving treatment before the game and had this to say:

"I'm feeling better today than I was yesterday. I'm going to get after it with the trainers for the rest of the day and see where we are tomorrow. I still have sexy calves."

No, I didn't make that last part up.

Melky Cabrera started center in Damon's place, with second baseman Robinson Cano in the leadoff spot.

[MSNBC]