Manny

Today saw Manny Ramirez turn down a contract offer that would have made him the second highest paid player next season, at $25 million. The offer was a one year $25 million contract from the Dodgers, he had already turned down a two year deal worth $45 million. It is believed that Ramirez is seeking a 4+ year contract that would pay upwards of $25 million a year, but at 37 years old this wish looks less likely than a one or two year deal. The Dodgers have said they are still interested in retaining Ramirez, but not at the length that he is looking for, the Giants have said that they have interest as well, but they also won't go to the length that he is seeking. There is some speculation that he may want to join the Mets in New York, where he went to high school, and there is a fit seeing as they could use a left fielder and his bat would take pressure off the entire team. But as of now the front runner seems to be the Dodgers.

The most evident thing though is that regardless of where he signs he better be happy, or the team that gets him may get the Manny that was in Boston last season. And an unhappy Manny is not something that you want on your team. Just stay tuned, to see where he ends up.




-Daemon