While I'm still having a hard time believing that the Red Sox would deal Manny Ramirez, after his latest comments, it seems that neither side has any real choice in the matter. While the Manny to the Marlins rumor I wrote about yesterday still doesn't work for me, I'm not the general manager of the Red Sox, and my opinion means nothing.You know whose opinion does matter, though? Manny Ramirez's. After all, he'd have to approve of any deal before the Sawx can make it, and Theo Epstein doesn't have to worry about Manny blocking any trade to Miami. He's already approved it.
Embattled Red Sox superstar Manny Ramirez has agreed to be traded to the Marlins, SI.com has learned, but a deal has not been reached.Obviously, if this deal happens it means the Red Sox will likely end up with Jason Bay playing left field, which would help offset the loss of Manny's offense. As hard as it is for me to believe all of this, I'm starting to think it's really going to happen.
While the Red Sox, Marlins and Pirates are still negotiating details of the three-way mega-deal and nothing has been finalized by the teams, one major hurdle has been cleared by Ramirez accepting the deal ahead of time, according to people familiar with the negotiations.
The Red Sox approached Ramirez in advance of their negotiations, and got his OK. He signed off on the paperwork, contingent upon the two $20-million team options for 2009 and '10 being dropped. The move will set the stage for Ramirez to become a free agent this winter, assuming a trade can be completed by the three teams.
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7-31-2008 @ 1:43PM
murph said...
i would rather Trade Theo and his Ego
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7-31-2008 @ 2:55PM
Gail said...
According to the official Red Sox site, all deals are dead and Manny's staying. Let's hope so. And let's hope we can all get along. Manny is loved by his fans and when he hurts we all hurt. Simple as that! He's a major force on the team and I , for one, would be delighted if he stays.
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7-31-2008 @ 3:33PM
reggie said...
manny is the best kiss 08 good bye if they let him go
7-31-2008 @ 4:34PM
Martha Baumgaertel said...
I LOVE Manny hes the BEST.......we need to keep him!!!!!
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7-31-2008 @ 5:34PM
gi29 said...
never like the guy anyway
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7-31-2008 @ 9:01PM
DavesRaves said...
Just another egomaniac who thinks the team revolves around him.
If he does go to the Dodgers, he should be glad LaSorda isn't still there. Manny would have to cut that dustmop hairdo if he wanted to play.
How i long for the old days of baseball. Manny would have been the laughing stock of the league for showing up looking like he does.
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8-01-2008 @ 3:44PM
Tony said...
Manny is a great hitter, we all agree but I for one will not miss him. I feel he is bringing down the team. Let's get a guy that will give 100%----GO!!-- Jason Bay
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