It didn’t take Manny Ramirez much long to become comfortable with his surroundings in L.A., as last night served as a prime example. Wherever Manny is, he will hit the ball, and he will do it well. Ramirez went 2-4 last night in his Dodger debut off left hander Randy Johnson. He did, however, ground into a double play in the 9th to just about seal the game for the Diamondbacks.
Contrast that with the show Jason Bay put on last night in Fenway, and maybe this move wasn’t such “downgrade”, if you want to call it that. Last night, all Jason Bay did was score the lone 2 Sox runs, hit a key triple in the 12th inning, and later scored on Lowrie’s slow bouncer to win the game. Not to mention he made a key sliding catch in left field (a ball Manny never would have caught up to) and played the Green Monster wall pretty well.
It’s only been a couple days, but Manny Ramirez feels he’s where he wants to be.
“I like this city, the environment, the energy in the fans. I think that I’ll play here for the remaining of my career.”
This is such a load of bull I can’t even begin to explain. Ramirez is an odd character…always has been. After a press conference and one, single game, he’s ready to stay in LA all the way to his retirement? Tell me if I’m wrong, but I believe we’ve heard that statement before. Hasn’t LA realized Ramirez cares for one thing and one thing only, the money?
After the debacle with the Red Sox over the past couple of weeks, Ramirez showed his true character as a person, player, and businessman.
At least one good thing has come out of this, we’ve received a solid player in return. I’m not sure what it would take to get Jason Bay in the offseason, but now that he’s here, hopefully he can help contribute to another championship in Boston.
As for Manny, at least it’s looking like he has to cut his Milli Vanilli mop-top, per order of one Joe Torre.
“I told him that if the rule is to get a haircut, then I’ll get one because I don’t want any special privileges,” Ramirez said. “But Joe replied by saying that I should get an apartment and take care of my personal stuff first, after which I should see a barber.”
He doesn’t want any special privileges? You mean he will be unable to sit out games vs. the likes of Joba Chamberlain and Felix Hernandez?
Joe, I’m sorry, but let the headaches begin. One thing we know for sure is that manager Terry Francona can now get a good sleep at night.
Enjoy LA, Manny.
Two money-hungry souls. Hey Nomar, how’s your hammy? back? ankle?
