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Manny Ramirez Free Agent – Possible Destinations

Stephen Kersey — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:54:52 +0000

After a trade that sent Manny Ramirez from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dogers, Ramirez produced at ungodly levels. He helped the Dodgers made the playoffs and even though Los Angeles didn’t go all the way, it was hardly Ramirez’s fault.

Now that he’s a free agent, he’ll be free to join any team he wants. What are some possible Manny Ramirez destinations in free agency? Let’s take a look.

Los Angeles Dodgers
According to various reports, the Dodgers have already offered Ramirez a contract that will pay him approximately $75 million over three years. While that’s a whole lot of money, Ramirez and his agent supposedly want a fourth year added to the deal. If the Dodgers want him back, expect them to up the offer to include a fourth season.

New York Yankees
The Yankees are always in the business of spending money on big name free agents. They’d have the extra bonus of trotting out Ramirez against the Red Sox several times per year. That in itself could make it worth it to the Yankees and their fans. Putting Ramirez in the middle of their lineup would make their already potent lineup even better.

New York Mets
Most baseball experts believe that the Mets will go after more pitching this offseason. But the lure of adding hometown hero Manny Ramirez to the roster might alter those plans. The Mets haven’t been the most consistent offensive team in recent years and last year Ramirez proved that he could carry an entire batting order on his shoulders.

Boston Red Sox
Wouldn’t that be something? If Ramirez wants to make amends for all the controversy that he caused near the end of his tenure in Boston, wouldn’t he have to consider an offer? This is an extreme long shot … then again, who thought the Tampa Bay Rays would go from last place to AL champion?

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Manny Ramirez Trade Rumors – Destinations?

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:43:01 +0000

Manny Ramirez seems fed up with the Boston Red Sox and the Red Sox seem fed up with Ramirez. It is no surprise then that Ramirez’s name has appeared in trade talks with other teams. Will the Red Sox trade him? His contract will make it difficult but it may happen.

Why are the Red Sox fed up with him? It probably has something to do with Ramirez fighting with teammates, Ramirez fighting with team employees and Ramirez’s lackadaisical play on the field.

Where could Ramirez be traded?

New York Mets – While the Mets have denied interest in Ramirez, this scenario seems like one of the most logical. The Mets need some more offensive punch in their lineup and they have deep enough pockets. Ramirez in left field makes a lot of sense for the Mets.

Cleveland Indians – If the Red Sox are willing to eat a good portion of the remaining money on Ramirez’s contract, the Indians may welcome Manny home. Ramirez began his career with the Indians and there are rumors that the Indians would be open to Ramirez ending his career in Cleveland.

Philadelphia Phillies – While the Phillies have a great lineup, Ramirez would make the Phillies even stronger. Ramirez is a clutch bat who can get big hits when it counts. In the heart of the Phillies lineup, he could push Philadelphia over the top and make the team a true World Series contender.

New York Yankees – Call us crazy but you know the Yankees have thought about making an offer for Ramirez. Weakening their arch rival while at the same time getting more help in the outfield? Makes sense for the Yankees and it may be the Red Sox only hope of completely getting rid of Ramirez.

Will any of these Many Ramirez trade rumors lead to him having a new ballpark destination by the end of the 2008 season?

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