Manny in Pinstripes?
A close friend of Manny Ramirez told the New York Post that the right-handed slugger really wants to play for the New York Yankees.
"He wants to play for the Yankees so he can get at the Red Sox," the friend to the Post.
Although Yankees General Manager has yet to speak about this situation, there is no doubt that at least some of the team's interest is sparked.
Ramirez, who up until he was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers a couple of weeks ago, had been with the Boston Red Sox for the previous 8 season and had been a Yankee killer in each of those years.
It is, however, interestng to think whether or not the Yankees would be interested in signing Ramirez. His lack of hustle is most definitely a turn-off but there is no getting around the fact that he is one of the best hitters in baseball.
The Yankees are also no stranger to acquiring former players of the Red Sox. Babe Ruth, Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, and most recently Johnny Damon just to name a few, all hopped onto the Boston to New York train.
Ramirez is a free agent after this season and he will definitely be wanting a hefty contract. The Yankees are just one of few teams that can afford to pay what Ramirez is looking for and are one of even fewer teams who can afford to throw away that kind of cash if for some reason things don't work out.
Manny Ramirez is contrary to everything that Brian Cashman has said how he wants to restructure the team. Manny is lazy, Manny is self-centered, and Manny is a dizz-ball. Having said that, SIGN HIM at any cost. He is a hitting machine unlike anything I have seen in decades. He is a NYer who would be totally oblivious to the NY media and fans. If anyone is concerned at his lackadaisical play in the outfield, play him at DH. He couldn't do that in Boston with Pappy in that slot. There is no one on the Yankees I wouldn't bench to have Manny in the Yankee's DH slot. Matsui, Damon, anyone can play left field. No one can hit like him, especially since Giambi's stay in the Bronx will end after this year. Can you imagine him and A-Rod following one another in that line-up?
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There is "no way" that the Yankees should sign Manny Ramirez, period !!! ... The Yankees do not need Manny, who is a selfish, self-centered, over-paid, distraction, on any team that he would play for ... It will be very interesting to see if "any" team will sign Manny to the four-year, $100 Million contract that he will be seeking as a "free-agent" at the end of this year !!! ... Jimmy [27NYY] ...
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Manny is lazy, Manny is self-centered, and Manny is a dizz-ball. Having said that, SIGN HIM at any cost. He is a hitting machine unlike anything I have seen in decades. He is a NYer who would be totally oblivious to the NY media and fans.
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