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Why didn't Sox suspend Manny?
Manny Ramirez did something that, had it happened in the private business world, might very well have gotten him arrested if someone had been of a mind to press charges. There is no possible excuse for a fit 36-year-old athlete to put his hands on a 64-year-old traveling secretary, much less shove him hard enough to hit the floor. Never mind the idea that Manny had made an impossible request of Jack McCormick. Ramirez's request for 16 last-minute tickets to a sold-out game is laughable. The idea that this foolish request would be the springboard to an assault is disturbing. How could the Red Sox not suspend Manny for at least one game? It is incomprehensible that such smart people as John Henry, Larry Lucchino, and Theo Epstein didn't understand how much they had to gain by taking a stand for honor and decency. There is no more thankless task in baseball than that of the traveling secretary. How can any of the Red Sox brass now look Jack McCormick in the eye?
Red Sox Management proves again (whether it is drug testing, injuries, or DH) that they are continuing to carry on the torch for letting these overpaid immature brats ruin the best sport in the history of civilization. Just another reason for fans to abandon the great game due to the irresponible guardians who run it.
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It's really too bad that the fans don't have an outlet to let the owners know that they are disgusted with the behavior of some of these prima Donas, and the lack of discipline by owners. Sure you could boycott the game, but these owners are so rich that in the long run, they won't lose a minute of sleep.
smoothsandy - just dreaming | 07/03/08, 04:29 PM
Report Offensive CommentNice article but, for Boston fans it's just Manny being Manny. His actions and outbursts are why Cleveland got rid of him when they could. Boston even tried to get rid of him a couple years ago and couldn't. There were no takers.
Manny is a great hitter, not necessarily a great player. His fielding needs a ton of work. As for his personality. The guy doesn't have one. He's a parriah but, just when you really want to hate the guy, he does something good. Last week he had words with Youklis about his bat tossing fits after every bad at-bat. The entire club was tired of it but, only Manny stood up and voiced their opinions. He has guts but, he's definately brainless. I'm still on the hater list for him at this time.
Azmodi (Is Matt Grothe) | 07/03/08, 05:58 PM
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