Dodgers | Expected to turn attention back to Manny

by George Utter on February 20, 2009

Los Angeles Dodgers

Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to turn their attention back to free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers) after signing 2B Orlando Hudson Friday, Feb. 20.

Our Instinct: Who will budge here? There is NOONE else offering Manny anything. The Dodgers have a 1 year offer on the table for $25mm still. Considering that guys like Bobby Abreu could only muster up a 1 year deal for $5mm, it seems pretty silly to leave that kind of cash on the table in an economy where banks are falling left and right. It seems likely the Dodger may offer something with team or mutual options for 2010 and/or 2011 – the bottom line is Manny is not going to sit out the season…just long enough to not have to do any wind sprints in spring training.

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Erik Andersen February 22, 2009 at 10:25 am: All I know is, if I was Manny I would be pissed at Boras for not getting me the deal he promised when he pulled the crap in Boston. This is a three ring circus right now.
Erik Andersen February 22, 2009 at 3:29 pm: http://www.theonion.com:80/content/news_briefs/scott_boras_able_to_get?utm_source=EMTF_Onion

WASHINGTON—After a series of closed-door talks, Scott Boras, the agent known for representing the highest-paid players in baseball, set another record for the game’s largest contract when he finalized Manny Ramirez’s $20 billion agreement with the United States federal government on Thursday. “Manny’s .396 batting average last season with the Dodgers, as well as his playoff performance, proved that he is as important to this country as infrastructure projects, health care, and renewable energy development,” Boras said during an interview, adding that Ramirez is especially satisfied with the indefinite length of the contract. “He’s promised to cut 47 hours of antics this year and to make necessary attitude adjustments in order to remain solvent. Any criticism Manny receives for this contract is simply what comes with getting a huge amount of money from the government during a time of crisis.” A clause in the contract states Ramirez could receive an additional $6 billion if he successfully saves the American auto industry.