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07-29-2008, 03:30 PM
Dominican slugger Manny Ramirez is once again in the spotlight, but this time not for his homerun swing. In the latest chapter of this saga, Ramirez could be on the trading block after he voicing his displeasure with the Red Sox's treatment of him.
Red Sox management has been stalwart on the issue and rumors have surfaced that teams have called Boston management with interest in Ramirez. After many high profiled incidents, including a physical altercation with front office personnel word is that management is no longer willing to accept the "Manny being Manny" excuse that has allowed the slugger his "prima donna" status in Beantown. Reports indicate that the New York Mets have showed interest in Ramirez but it would be tough for a move to happen. Ramirez has a US$20 million salary plus options for 2009 and 2010. The Sox would also be out Ramirez's bat, which has helped the hometown team win two World Series trophies. The trade deadline is Thursday at 4pm.
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Red Sox management has been stalwart on the issue and rumors have surfaced that teams have called Boston management with interest in Ramirez. After many high profiled incidents, including a physical altercation with front office personnel word is that management is no longer willing to accept the "Manny being Manny" excuse that has allowed the slugger his "prima donna" status in Beantown. Reports indicate that the New York Mets have showed interest in Ramirez but it would be tough for a move to happen. Ramirez has a US$20 million salary plus options for 2009 and 2010. The Sox would also be out Ramirez's bat, which has helped the hometown team win two World Series trophies. The trade deadline is Thursday at 4pm.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#15)