MANNY RAMIREZ NEWS
MLB Sees Rise In Exemptions for Stimulants Rise to 108 for 2009
2 days ago by
Biz of Baseball
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Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association today released the annual public report from the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program’s Independent Program Administrator, and with it, more than 100 players were granted special exemptions for the use...
Manny Exercises Option; Returns for 2010 Season
27 days ago by
SoCal Sports Hub
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Manny Ramirez wasted no time, announcing he will not opt out of his two-year contract so he can remain in the Dodgers’ fold for 2010. Agent Scott Boras confirmed the announcement. It was widely accepted that Manny would return, knowing that his value would be at its lowest after...
Remember All Those Kids Dodger Fans Ruined By Signing Manny Ramirez?
October 28, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Jamie McCourt, quoted in the LA Times on November 26, 2008:
Would Dodgers fans react negatively if the team were to pay big money to free agents when the nation's economy is in sharp decline and many Americans are losing their jobs?
That was the question posed by Dodgers President...
Manny To Exercise Option, Return To Dodgers
October 28, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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In a move that is not much of a surprise, Manny Ramirez is going to exercise his $20 million option for 2010, and remain with the Dodgers.
Just as in 2009, much of Manny's 2010 salary is deferred. Per our Dodger payroll worksheet (there is always a link on the right sidebar of...
Open Up The Manny Ramirez Criticism Floodgates
October 21, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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The Dodgers' losing Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS finally gave sportswriters across the country the opportunity to write that article they've had written for months, if not years: The Dodgers' downfall is due to Manny Ramirez. Bring out the lynch mobs, and let press room typewriters...
2010: More of the Same?
24 days ago by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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So Joe Torre may be sticking around past next year &mdash guess he can't get enough of that "living hell." And, to the surprise of exactly no one, Manny Ramirez is returning for another season (and $20 million). 2010 is beginning to look a lot like 2009, especially...
Manny Ramirez Owns His Bobblehead Night
July 23, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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by Chris Carlson - AP
One pitch was all it took for Manny Ramirez to make an impact on Wednesday night.
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Tonight's 6-2 Dodger win provided one of the most memorable highlights of what is shaping...
MLB Trade Rumors: Manny Ramirez to be Traded?
November 02, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by Julie Jacobson - AP
11 days ago:
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez fouls the ball of his leg during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia...
Manny's Back
October 28, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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(Get it? "Manny's back"?)
Manny Ramirez will be back with the Dodgers in 2009, having exercised his option to return for the fee of $20M, according to True Blue LA / Jon Heyman's twitter feed. Man, I feel uncomfortable citing twitter feeds; however TBLA is...
Manny Boy
July 03, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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From Mrs. Orel, a wee ditty to commemorate Manny Ramirez's return:
Oh Manny boy, the fans, the fans are calling
From glen to glen and down the Ravine side
The summer's high and all the palms are blowing
'Tis you, 'tis you must come and must not hide.
And come ye...
Manny Ramirez / Casey Blake Golden Sombrero edition
October 03, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP
Manny has lost his luster with four more strikeouts tonight and six in a row. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)
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While watching the fireworks light up the sky at Chavez Ravine it is a sad ending to a night I'd hoped to be...
At-Game Recap: NLCS Game 1: Tough Loss, But Glorious Time (Phillies 8, Dodgers 6)
October 17, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Orel is politely waiting for me to get off my butt and post thoughts and pictures from NLCS Game 1, which I attended Thursday night. But I'm having trouble uploading the crowning achievement of my digitally recorded memories, an in-the-crowd video of the Manny Ramirez two-run home...
Elias Rankings for the 183 Potential MLB Free Agents
24 days ago by
Biz of Baseball
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The Major League Baseball Players Association today released the Elias rankings for all 183 players that have been deemed to be "potential" free agents for the 2009-10 off-season. The term “potential” pertains to contract provisions with allow options, for either...
Manny exercises option, will return to Dodgers
26 days ago by
Scores Report
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According to a report by SI.com, Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010 and will return to the Dodgers.
The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti...
Fifty Games Later, A Widened Divisional Lead
July 02, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Record during Manny Ramirez' suspension: 29-21
NL West standings on May 6, 2009:
Dodgers, 21-8, .724
Giants, 13-13, .500, 6.5 GB
Padres, 12-16, .429, 8.5 GB
Diamondbacks, 12-16, .429, 8.5 GB
Rockies, 11-15, .423, 8.5 GB
NL West standings on July 1, 2009:
Dodgers, 50-29, .633...
Why The Manny Ramirez Shower Incident Is A Good Thing
October 21, 2009 by
True Blue LA
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by Mark J. Terrill - AP
The next shower for Manny Ramirez will be one of jeers, from Philadelphia fans as he rounds the bases with a home run Wednesday night.
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The Source of Manny's Slumpiness
August 25, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Manny Ramirez is visibly slumping, looking lost at the plate and swinging poorly on pitches that he would absolutely crush earlier this season, and in particular late last season. Yes, it might be the lack of steroids, of course. But I'd been trying to track where the slump began...
Will Manny's Penance Bring the Dodgers Pennants?
June 30, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Manny Ramirez is done with rehab. (His final line: 3 for 10, 1 HR, 2R). When asked if he wanted to comment after last night's game, Manny replied, "No thank you. Go to YouTube." So I went to YouTube, but didn't have enough time to look around — there's...
Manny Being a Dodger
26 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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Manny Ramirez decided to take his 2010 option with the Dodgers:
The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make.
He could...
A Song For Boston's Cheating
July 31, 2009 by
Alana G
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I'm not a Boston-hater, and frankly I don't really care about steroids (kids, please don't do drugs). But I am always a fan of Ryan Parker songs, so check out his latest about Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz joining the Patriots in Boston's hall of shame. It's worth...
Should the Dodgers Trade Juan Pierre?
24 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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Now that Manny Ramirez is officially back with the Dodgers, it looks as though the Dodgers will look to trade Juan Pierre. Take it away, Dylan Hernandez:"With Ramirez back, the Dodgers can resume searching for a team to which they could deal outfielder Juan Pierre, who has two...
Manny Ramirez Exercises His Option to Stay in Los Angeles
26 days ago by
Foul Balls
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In what wasn't much of a surprising move, Los Angeles Dodgers leftfielder Manny Ramirez has decided to exercise his player option for 2010 and will return to the Dodgers next season. His agent Scott Boras let Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti know about Ramirez's decision...
Playtime With Manny Ramirez
July 22, 2009 by
Babes Love Baseball
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Manny Ramirez Bobblehead Night at Dodger Stadium was sans the star outfielder after he asked Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre to bench him due to a sore left hand...However, I think we all know Manny didn't want to participate tonight because the game would cut into his playtime...
Bud and Bill See Eye to Eye
July 15, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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Earlier, SoSG Sax brought us Bill Plaschke's opinion on Manny Ramirez rehabbing in the minor leagues during his suspension — namely, that he shouldn't be allowed to do it. Now it looks like Bud Selig agrees with Plaschke. From "Selig wants current rule changed"...
At-Game Recap: NLCS Game 1 (Part 2)--Manny Crushes A Two-Run HR
October 18, 2009 by
Sons of Steve Garvey
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I had not sat in Mannywood all year, until the NLCS Game 1. And the mood was CRAZED for most of the game, particularly when Manny Ramirez hit this two-run home run to bring the Dodgers back to a one-run game.
The Dodgers ended up losing the opening game of the NLCS 8-6, but this video...
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