The Los Angeles Dodgers offered Manny Ramirez a one-year deal worth $25 million. Shortly thereafter, Ramirez rejected the deal. According to speculation, Ramirez is waiting for a long-term offer with an average salary of at least $20 million.
Ramirez, who we have rated as the best free agent in baseball, is a player who can carry a team on his back — as we saw last year with the Dodgers. After going to Los Angeles in a midseason trade with the Boston Red Sox, Ramirez hit .396 with 17 homers and 53 RBIs in 53 games.
Although Ramirez’s possible destinations are somewhat …read more

According to a report, the San Francisco Giants are making a hard push to land Manny Ramirez. Ramirez, who spent last season with the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, is a Hall of Fame talent who many teams are considering.

The deal for Ramirez is expected to be four years in total. The first two years would be guaranteed, while the third season would become guaranteed if certain performance levels are met. The fourth year of the offer is thought to be completely a team option.
The Giants, who earlier in the offseason signed 45-year-old Randy Johnson, are …read more