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The Manny Market

Found January 09, 2012 on Fangraphs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Manny Ramirez,  Jim Thome,  Bobby Abreu,  Mark Trumbo,  Prince Fielder,  Justin Smoak,  Mike Carp,  Michael Young,  Mitch Moreland,  Adam Dunn,  Victor Martinez,  Travis Hafner,  Billy Butler,  Delmon Young,  Jason Kubel,  Joe Mauer,  Justin Morneau,  Ryan Doumit,  Rafael Soriano,  Jesus Montero,  Jeff Mathis,  Travis Snider,  Adam Lind,  Edwin Encarnacion,  Brandon Guyer,  Matt Joyce,  BJ Upton
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays,  Chicago White Sox,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Los Angeles Angels,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Seattle Mariners,  Texas Rangers,  Detroit Tigers,  Cleveland Indians,  Kansas City Royals,  Minnesota Twins,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  New York Yankees,  Toronto Blue Jays

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It really seems as if Manny Ramirez wants to play in the major leagues in 2012. He’s had a rough go of it since last April, having a brief and ineffective stint with the Tampa Bay Rays that ended when he retired to avoid the ignominy of a 100-game suspension for a positive PED test. Yes, Ma...
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