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Manny Drama
Elusive Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez opened up to the Boston Herald's Rob Bradford, implying dishonesty by team management:
"I want to know what’s my situation. I want no more (expletive) where they tell you one thing and behind your back they do another thing. I think I’ve earned that respect, for a team to sit down with me and tell me this is what we want, this is what we want to do."
Ramirez would like to sit down with Red Sox brass after the season and discuss his $20MM club option for '09 (and perhaps the '10 option as well).
Team owner John Henry took exception to Manny's implication, replying:
"I find remarks that we have been anything other than completely straightforward to be personally offensive."
Ramirez is hitting .293/.389/.518, almost identical to last year. But he played in 133 games in '07 and is on pace to play 150 this year. The little public spat through the Boston Herald really doesn't change the situation - it's still a close call for the Red Sox. By the way, Buster Olney's heard rumblings that Ramirez has changed agents again, from Scott Boras to Legacy Sports Group.
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with all this arguing and posturing, its most likely still going to lead to manny coming back next year at $20 million. this might seem offensive and bad, but manny does say stuff like this alot, although i must admit recently hes been very vocal. pending matt holladay trade to the red sox, i dont see manny going, the sox have there hands tied really because where else can you get a super hitting fielder to replace a HOFer like rameriz, even with sinkng numbers that arent really that bad.
Posted by: 04Forever | July 17, 2008 at 10:45 AM
besides, in the second part of henrys quote hes already kissing he butt:
"Manny has been a crucial part of two world championships. I do not believe we would have won either without him. He has never played a more important role than he has thus far this year."
if he was really mad, he wouldnt have gone out of his way to tell him how important he is.
Posted by: 04Forever | July 17, 2008 at 10:50 AM
I believe he's coming back, but only because there's a serious lack of replacement options.
Outside of Manny, I'd really only feel alright if Holliday was in LF and who knows what he'd cost in terms of players and $$$.
Posted by: Meoveryouok | July 17, 2008 at 12:37 PM
manny is coming back at least for next year, he's still great although maybe not what he was a few years ago but don't count out the protection he gives ortiz, his presence and name alone provide protection
Posted by: MadMatt15 | July 17, 2008 at 01:37 PM
The only way Manny Ramirez is not on this team next year is if he beats up a 60 year old man, rags on the team through the papers, and takes a swing at his team mate, while putting up numbers not worthy of 20 million dollars a year.
Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | July 17, 2008 at 05:30 PM
I have never had many objections aside from not re signing Orlando Cabrera, however..... I swear to god if the Sox trade Manny I am going to flip. All emotion aside I find it very doubtful that Manny goes anywhere because in this market his salary is VERY manageable for the Red Sox. I guess the predominant reason would have to be because he can clearly still produce, and I think the Sox's offense is good enough when healthy. If injuries arise the Red Sox have the luxury of an excellent farm, and tons of money so the risk is less for them. In the end I hope they keep Manny no matter what because I think he means well and the Red Sox could use a shoe in first ballot hall of famer for this decade.
Posted by: manny24 | July 17, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Manny24: Where are you getting the idea Manny gets traded? I haven't heard any mention of it whatsoever and I doubt he'd accept it anyways. He's a 10 and 5 player so he's only leaving Boston if he wants to (I actually think he always had a NTC anyways). The discussion is over whether the Sox pick up his team option or not AFTER the season.
Posted by: gfulla | July 17, 2008 at 10:38 PM
The Sox will pick up the option for the same reason that they re-signed Shilling this year: they feel that they owe the championships to these guys (and the other team leaders...VTek). Both performed remarkably during the championship runs and have 'earned' their next contracts with the team. In this market, $20MM for one year of Manny is not that bad of a deal. And he's a fan favorite. Having a guy that can make a running catch in the OF, high-five a fan, and then throw it in for a DP keeps the clubhouse loose which is the only thing that makes the Sox different from the Yankees.
Posted by: Beantown Stoner | July 17, 2008 at 11:05 PM
...and before you hit me on all of the differences between the Sox and Yanks, ... I know. I'm just saying...
Posted by: Beantown Stoner | July 17, 2008 at 11:09 PM
yo gfulla my bad man I spaced it. I was ranting about the option, I must have got crossed up. Usually around this time "The Manny" usually has some kind of trade rumor.
But the rest of my response is completely reasonable.
Beantown Stoner: Come on man do you honestly not see that the Sox spend alot wiser, and emphasize youth more than the Yankees. Not to mention there is one major difference.....the Red Sox didn't have a any portion of their WSC roster busted for steroids.
......but yes the Red Sox aren't afraid to spend money.
Posted by: manny24 | July 17, 2008 at 11:29 PM
No No...I hear ya manny24. Like I said, I know that there are some clear differences (however, the Yanks are becoming smarter about their farm, and it's because of the Sox).
I only said that to illustrate the point that a guy like Manny means much more to the Sox than he would to other teams because of his mannyisms. These moments break whatever tension is caused by the intense media and fan scrutiny.
Posted by: Beantown Stoner | July 18, 2008 at 10:27 AM