Manny Ramirez and Dodgers Continue Negotiations
February 28, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Personalities
The biggest name on the free agent market is undoubtedly Manny Ramirez. Ramirez, who split last season between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers, has turned down the latest contract offer from the Dodgers.
The offer from L.A. is believed to be $45 million over two seasons. However, Ramirez’s camp feels that the offer isn’t that impressive because it calls for a portion of the salary to be deferred.
Although Ramirez is a player almost every team in baseball would love to have, the struggling economy has put a damper on free agency during the offseason. And though …read more
Randy Wolf Signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
February 6, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
Rand Wolf, who we had listed as one of the top ten MLB free agents, has agreed to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. His contract calls for him to be paid between $5 million and $8 million depending on incentives.
Wolf had a solid season in 2008, splitting it between the San Diego Padres and the Houston Astros. Combined, Wolf had a 12-12 record and a 4.30 ERA. His 12 wins were the most he’s had since he put up 16 wins in 2003 with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wolf, who is a California native, can earn the extra $3 million if he …read more
Manny Ramirez Rejects Offer from Dodgers
February 3, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Stats and Analysis
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
Manny Ramirez Free Agent – Possible Destinations
November 7, 2008 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
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 …read more






