The competition between Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes for the fifth spot in the Yankees’ starting rotation could have taken a turn for the worse for Chamberlain after his performance in Wednesday’s 9-8 win over the Tigers, but manager Joe Girardi clearly has a plan in place for the two pitchers.

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Joba working to iron out wrinkles

While Curtis Granderson performed well against his former team on Wednesday, Johnny Damon was relegated to the sidelines because of an injury, though he had time to discuss his departure from the Yankees.

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For Damon, a ’smooth transition’

Joba Chamberlain struggled again, but Mark Teixeira’s first spring homer and two hits from Curtis Granderson against his former club helped the Yanks top the Tigers Wednesday, 9-8.

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Teixeira a bright spot in Yanks’ win

Tigers outfielder Johnny Damon missed his first matchup with his old team on Wednesday due to turf toe in his left big toe, but the injury is not believed to be serious. Magglio Ordonez also missed the game with a muscle tweak behind his left knee. Both are day-to-day.

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Damon out vs. Yankees with turf toe

After a rough first spring game on Monday, Nick Johnson showed no rust on Tuesday, belting two homers against the Pirates — his first during Grapefruit play.

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Two homers quick remedy for Johnson

The Yanks won’t alter their stance not to deal with contract extensions during the season — even for Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and manager Joe Girardi, managing partner Hal Steinbrenner said on Tuesday.

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Steinbrenner: No extension talks for trio

The Yanks won’t alter their stance not to deal with contract extensions during the season — even for Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter and manager Joe Girardi, managing partner Hal Steinbrenner said on Tuesday.

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Steinbrenner: No extension talks for trio

Edwar Ramirez will have a chance to see if his Bugs Bunny changeup can pay dividends in the American League West, as he was dealt Tuesday by the Yankees to the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.

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Yanks deal Ramirez to Rangers for cash

Yankee Stadium will play host to the inaugural New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 30, 2010, the Yankees announced at a news conference on Tuesday morning, held in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference, the Big East Conference, ESPN and New Era.

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Yankee Stadium to host Pinstripe Bowl

Javier Vazquez settled down to strike out four of the final six batters he faced in Monday’s Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He threw mostly fastballs, but mixed in several well-placed changeups and curveballs.

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Vazquez settles in after leadoff homer