NewsWhore
07-31-2008, 05:10 PM
Will the circus stop? Will he stay? Can the Sox win without him? Can he be replaced? What will Papi do? These are just some of the many questions the baseball world is asking as the MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. The rumor mill has been burning as the Mets have dropped out of the Manny Ramirez sweepstakes to be replaced by the Florida Marlins. The Marlins could use a big time bat and playoff experience as they make their push for the post season. According to ESPN, Florida is the best option for Ramirez. Reportedly, the Red Sox have begun negotiations re the disgruntled slugger. There are many hurdles to overcome -- Ramirez's huge contract, his 2009 and 2010 options and the fact that the Red Sox need to be compensated.
Also, Ramirez, who has been in the league for more than 10 seasons and five with the same team, can veto any deal. Ramirez is quoted as saying, "The Red Sox don't deserve a player like me. During my years here, I've seen how they [the Red Sox] have mistreated other great players when they didn't want them to try to turn the fans against them. "
Either way the Sox need to do something fast. Ramirez has been seen moping around the clubhouse and dugout and has played "lazy ball" as of late while the Sox have gone on a four game skid and are now three games back of perennial losers turned Cinderellas, the Tampa Bay Rays. The trade deadline is today at 4pm.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511804
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Also, Ramirez, who has been in the league for more than 10 seasons and five with the same team, can veto any deal. Ramirez is quoted as saying, "The Red Sox don't deserve a player like me. During my years here, I've seen how they [the Red Sox] have mistreated other great players when they didn't want them to try to turn the fans against them. "
Either way the Sox need to do something fast. Ramirez has been seen moping around the clubhouse and dugout and has played "lazy ball" as of late while the Sox have gone on a four game skid and are now three games back of perennial losers turned Cinderellas, the Tampa Bay Rays. The trade deadline is today at 4pm.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3511804
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#15)