LAS VEGAS -- This is no shocker. But Manny Ramirez will reject the Dodgers' offer of arbitration by tonight's midnight deadline.
There was some media speculation Ramirez might accept. However, that never made much sense since he's already rejected the Dodgers' two-year offer for $45 million, which represents about $20 million more than he'd get through arbitration on a one-year basis.
He seeks a deal for at least five years, and while that seems like a tall order for the 36-year-old star, even after hitting .396 with 17 home runs and 53 RBIs in 53 games in Los Angeles, four years could be a possibility.
The Dodgers, who have multiple infield needs (shortstop and third base) and could use a starting pitcher as well, remain interested in Ramirez and can resume negotiating with him if they choose to do so.
He is also a strong fallback option for two teams that are pursuing star free agent first baseman Mark Teixeira -- the Angels and Yankees. As a matter of fact, if the Yankees aren't able to convince CC Sabathia to come to New York, the Yankees may pursue both Ramirez and Teixeira.
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