Manny Ramirez Still Not An LA Dodger – Soon??
Baseball News from L.A. Times
Dodgers made an offer almost three months ago, the slugger’s agent rejected it, and now neither seems about to blink. Jeff Kent had cried his last tear. He gathered his family and went on with the rest of his life, and the Dodgers went on with the rest of their business. Continue reading on L.A. Times
Perhaps the retirement of Jeff Kent will help the Los Angeles Dodgers free up some more money to re-sign Manny Ramirez to a multi-year deal. The issue is his stability and commitment to the team game – something Ramirez has yet to prove for more than a couple years in both Cleveland and Boston.
The Dodgers certainly need Ramirez in the offense to contend in the NL West, so most rumors suggest that he will sign a short-term deal in the coming days/weeks. There are virtually no other offers on the table for Manny, so the Dodgers have the negotiating power at this point.
You might also like:
