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The deal calls for million this season and million for the next — providing the slugger chooses to exercise the second-year option.  Intending to discourage further questioning about Manny Ramirez’s absence from the Dodgers’ spring training camp, Manager Joe Torre said on Wednesday that the All-Star outfielder probably wouldn’t be playing through the weekend.  Continue reading on L.A. Times

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Manny Ramirez are at odds again over their latest contract offer, reportedly $45 million over 2 yrs, including a player option for the 2nd year, which means Ramirez would essentially be a free agent again next year if he chose to.

Ramirez, seemingly w/ no other offers, rejected the offer, but it is unclear exactly what he is hoping to get from the Dodgers.  LA is likely the only team that is even entertaining signing Manny, so it would seem rather stupid for him to turn down such a good offer.

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