Every year for seemingly the last five years, the Red Sox have hinted at their willingness to trade Manny Ramirez. Given Manny's huge contract, goofy antics, and ability to crush the ball, the rumors never seem that serious. With Manny's monster contract running out after this year and Manny missing games for a mysterious knee ailment, suddenly things seem awfully serious. Today in the Boston Globe, Dan Shaughnessy published a story that seemed to indicate that the Red Sox were finally growing tired for Manny's shenanigans. That in itself isn't really noteworthy, but it is in conjunction with some statements made by Theo Epstein through Tim McCarver during this afternoon's FOX broadcast. Prior to the game, Epstein told McCarver that he'd be willing to trade Manny if Ramirez was willing to waive his no-trade clause, then pointedly told McCarver that he could repeat that rumor on the air. It sounds to me like Epstein wants people to know that he's serious about trading Manny this time around.
With Manny's deal up and the Sox interested in getting him out of town, there would certainly be some interested parties (the Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, Cardinals and maybe the Astros if Ed Wade is feeling particularly crazy all quickly come to mind). The key for the Red Sox would be finding a quick replacement. The Pirates will certainly be listening to offers for Jason Bay and the Sox have enough prospects to work something out there. The Braves are shopping Mark Teixeira, who could bump Kevin Youkilis to left field. It would be a lot of work for Esptein to pull off in five days, but it seems like he just might be serious about getting rid of Manny this time around.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
7-26-2008 @ 7:45PM
Pat said...
So Arod gets plunked and the stands erupt in cheers. Is there a requirement in being a Boston fan, other than being your run of the mill boozing low life.
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7-28-2008 @ 2:03PM
Shelley said...
I suppose it was class act for the Boston players to get bombarbed with boos at the all star game?
Lets Face it as far as being a Red Sox fan or a Yankee fan. NO-ONE will ever agree on any thing. It's a Known Fact, We love to hate each other. But in the end it's up to the fans to make a change. After all....Watch and Listen to the players before a game They laugh and joke with one another. Most of them get along just fine. So tell me........... who looks like the idiots here
7-26-2008 @ 9:16PM
lisa said...
Is there a requirement in being a Boston fan, other than being your run of the mill boozing low life.
Excuse me azzwipe- IM a Boston fan and I am far from a run of the mill boozing low life, thank you very much. Have some respect - people have a RIGHT to be a fan of any team they choose, even if it happens to not be YOUR team.
Jerk.
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7-27-2008 @ 12:26PM
Mazz said...
Listen Lisa:
The point is not about the team of which you are a fan, rather is it reasonable to cheer and clap when a member of an opposing team is hit by a pitch?
It seems to me that those lowlife fans in Boston get a real charge when a Yankee is hurt.
Rivalry or not Lisa, it is never excusable to cheer when a member of any team is hit by a pitch or is hurt during play.
So get over yourself and join the rest of the civilized society.
7-26-2008 @ 9:19PM
T C said...
LET MAQNNY BE MANNY look at his numbers!!!!!!!!!11 who ya gonna get?
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7-26-2008 @ 9:57PM
Bro said...
I doubt Manny will waive his no trade clause unless some team picks up his option year or years. I'd be shocked. Papi numbers would go down without Manny unless they could get aTeixiera.
Because Im not a Sox fan I dont know who is a better at 1B Youk looks pretty good there rather than in left.
btw...Go Yanks!
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7-26-2008 @ 10:17PM
Mike said...
Manny has more baggage than a single mother with 6 kids...... he does hit the ball, but is a major distraction...... i don't care how hard or far he hits the ball, he is such a hot dog and i would not want him on my team.... he needs to get a reality check and some class too, because he has no respect for his teammates, the umpires, and most importantly the game itself......Manny their are better out there.... get over yourself and cut your hair.....clown
anyone use spell check anymore??
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7-26-2008 @ 10:54PM
yurgy said...
amazing how manny's knee acted up when he saw big joba on the bump!!!
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7-27-2008 @ 12:08AM
GMHOCH said...
WHY WOULD YOU WANT A PIECE OF SH-T LIKE THIS ON YOUR TEAM. HE'S GARBAGE.
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7-27-2008 @ 12:58AM
George B Vieto said...
After the incident when Manny shoved the Red Sox employee to the floor because the Red Sox employee didn't give Manny his tickets that he wanted for his friends and family I am sure the Red Sox are going to trade Manny for some future prospects. As for Red Sox fans being bad people tha has as validity as saying all Three Stooges fans are dumbos.
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7-27-2008 @ 1:27AM
EDDIS said...
thanks manny hahahaha yankees rule biaaaaaaaaaaaa***** 27 coming soon!!next time big joba is gonna take youcolitis head off hahaha
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7-27-2008 @ 4:00AM
ryan said...
Rays will hold off yanks and sox for the crown... manny being manny
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7-27-2008 @ 6:29AM
Papi said...
Yankess win the series this year!
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7-27-2008 @ 9:14AM
Mike said...
How come to Yankees have more class than the red sox and have also learned better sportsmanship? Redsox pitchers hit the yankees four times in last nights game and we didn't see one player flipping out, going after the pitcher and all of the other stupid behavior the redsox have shown us this year. lol Who's the better players? We know....... YANKEES
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7-27-2008 @ 11:01AM
Eddie said...
Manny is a great Player and although he does Manny things, The Red Sox don't deserve him. Without Manny you all would still be waiting for a championship. He is a hard head, but he has earned his money in Boston. Manny still has four good years left. Definitely a Hall of famer. Never implicated in the Roids scandals. Give him some credit. As for the front office Of boston, they are a bunch of racit sob's. Do they have any blacks in the team? also you notice all they have is a bunch of red necks for players with attitudes. Becket, Papelbullshitt, Youkilis, Pedroia, They are cry babies. Their manager is about the only class they have. You want to see classy organizations look at the Yankees, Twins, Angels, Boston you don't even compare.
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7-27-2008 @ 11:19AM
Jane said...
I'm a Yankees fan and don't like A-Rod. But, why is it OK to cheer when someone gets hurt? I wouldn't do that to anyone and it's pretty low class for the Boston fans to cheer when A-Rod got hit by that pitch! None of the players acted like a baby either, like Youk and Lowell did in the previous game. Now who's the better team?
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7-27-2008 @ 12:12PM
skip said...
manny needs a haircut, and to grow up, he is distracing to the club, i like the yankees to win the east!
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7-27-2008 @ 1:09PM
Rich said...
Hey Pat....I'm not in favor of anyone throwing at a batter. I think there should be a rule that when a pitcher hits a batter he should be inserted into the line up for an at bat the next inning. Let's see how many of these gutless head hunters will have the guts to throw at a batter when they have to then face the music THEMSELVES. As far as fans cheering, let's not forget the 4 98 mph fastballs that Yankee pitcher Joba the BUTT has thrown at Youkillis over the last two years...much to the delight of non-house broken Spankee fans. So, if you're going to whine let's put all the cheese on the table.
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7-27-2008 @ 2:26PM
jmann0269 said...
red sox will win with out manning, because the red sox have other players that are much better that will produce wins. the yankees suck and will fall to the basement soon and will not make the playoffs either. red sox will win the division and the world series. go celtics next year all the way.
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7-27-2008 @ 2:26PM
jmann0269 said...
yankees suck and always will . all new york teams suck and there state too. go boston teams.
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