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Johnny Damon to play for Thailand in World Baseball Classic qualifier

Johnny Damon is seen before Game 3 of

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Johnny Damon has found a new team, though it's not one that many people would expect.

The former Yankee will play for Thailand in their World Baseball Classic qualifiers, Major League Baseball confirmed today. 

Damon, whose mother is Thai, will play in the team's first game on November 15 against the Philippines. The winner of the qualifier, which also includes Chinese Taipei and...

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