Manny Ramirez Officially Re-signs with Dodgers
March 4, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under News, Transactions
After months of negotiations and constant rumors, Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers finally agreed to a contract. As a result, Ramirez will again be wearing Dodger blue in 2009.
The deal is valued at $45 million over two seasons. However, it’s much more complicated than it appears on the surface. First of all, Ramirez has the ability to void the second season and re-enter the free agent market again next offseason.
Another unique aspect about this contract is the amount of deferred money. Over the next two years, Ramirez would take home $10 million each year if he doesn’t void …read more
