Oh my god. According to a report in the New York Post, Manny Ramirez is interested in signing with the Yankees next season as a way to “get at the Red Sox.” Writes the Post’s George King:

Having successfully orchestrated his divorce from Boston and his landing in with the Dodgers, Manny Ramirez would like to make life miserable for the Red Sox during the next few seasons.

According to people who have spoken to the eccentric outfielder since he was dealt to L.A. on July 31, Ramirez wants to sign a free-agent deal with the Yankees this offseason and get 19 chances a year to punish Boston. Continue reading Manny Ramirez to the Yankees in 2009? »

According to ESPN.com, the Red Sox are now engaged in serious discussions with the Florida Marlins involving OF Manny Ramirez. Ramirez makes $20 million this season, which is nearly as much as the entire Marlins roster ($22 million). But, Manny would simply be a two-month rental to help the Marlins overtake the Mets and Phillies for a playoff berth in a tight NL East race.

If the Red Sox make a deal with the Marlins, it is likely they would kick in money to offset Ramirez’s salary, and they would look for three young players in return — perhaps outfielder Jeremy Hermida or outfielder Josh Willingham, plus pitchers.

So now, the Red Sox have at least had discussions with the Mets, Dodgers, Phillies and Marlins about Ramirez, but a deal still remains unlikely.

Update: ESPN’s Buster Olney is reporting that the Sox and Marlins are now talking over a three-way deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The other players aren’t clear yet, but Manny would end up in Florida and OF Jason Bay would leave Pittsburgh for Boston. This would be a key coup for the Sox because the Tampa Bay Rays are also in on Bay. Continue reading Red Sox Talking to Marlins about Manny »

Could Manny Ramirez really be traded before the July 31 trading deadline? Manny appears ready to leave.

“If the Red Sox are a better team without Manny Ramirez, they should trade me; I will not object. I don’t have any preferences. I could choose a team that offers me the best conditions or one in the chase for the postseason. I don’t care where I play, I can even play in Iraq if need be. My job is to play baseball…I’m tired of them. They’re tired of me.” - Manny Ramirez

Who is Interested?

Sean McAdam of the Providence Journal reports that Manny has drawn interest from at least four other teams… Continue reading Manny Ready to Leave, Four Teams Interested »

Manny just never stops being Manny. This laughable story was reported by Seattle Times Geoff Baker in his Mariners blog:

Seems that Boston slugger Manny Ramirez was leaving the ballpark, with headphones on trying to look inconspicuous and quickly get away from the crowds still leaving the stadium. He started to cross South Royal Brougham Way, against the signals of a traffic cop who was directing pedestrians. The police officer demanded that Ramirez open his wallet and show identification. He warned him that he could face a $500 fine and possible arrest for disobeying a police officer.

It became clear to those watching that the policeman had no idea who Ramirez was. He didn’t ask for an autograph or anything, but did ask Ramirez if he’d attended the game. After the brief lecture, and no argument from Ramirez, the police officer let him go with no further trouble.

My take

I swear this could only happen to Manny Ramirez. Continue reading Manny Caught Jaywalking in Seattle »