Manny, Dodgers about $1.5 million apart

2009-03-03T14:48:33-05:00

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JediGurl

San Francisco 41486

82 I hope this is sarcasm. I mean, first of all, Ted Williams is the best hitter ever. Secondly, yeah right, Manny is "chill" because he's not worried about sports. What he's worried about is money, all he's ever worried about. Manny probably can't even find Iraq on a map. Please. 4543234

2009-03-01T23:13:20-05:00

stizzlnhere

Hagerstown 722464

28 manny is the greatest hitter ever. he's just chill enough to know that sports are not the greatest thing in the world. war in iraq is 4521598

2009-03-03T14:47:42-05:00

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JediGurl

San Francisco 41486

manny is the greatest hitter ever. he's just chill enough to know that sports are not the greatest thing in the world. war in iraq is

81 I hope this is sarcasm. I mean, first of all, Ted Williams is the best hitter ever. Secondly, yeah right, Manny is "chill" because he's not worried about sports. What he's worried about is money, all he's ever worried about. Manny probably can't even find Iraq on a map. Please. 4543178

2009-03-03T14:31:15-05:00

sully1

Boston 724962

80 Heyman, start writing your own columns and stopping being Boris's lap dog, loser 4542902

2009-03-03T14:30:29-05:00

sully1

Boston 724962

79 I agree, Heyman should write his own article and stop ripping off every word from Boris. Lap dog.. 4542922

2009-03-03T10:27:07-05:00

gerryt

No City 615322

78 Metro . . . work on Wall St. or a bank? An S&L? Baseball needs to keep a lid on corporate greed at all levels. By the way, someone said $1.5MM is tip change for Manny. Bulletin: Manny doesn't leave tips, or give to charity, or loan his friends a dollar. Great, great hitter, a difference-maker, but in terms of money he is Scrooge, and Boras is his perfect agent. 4538632

2009-03-03T10:16:19-05:00

gerryt

No City 615322

77 Amazing the # of spokesmen Boras has in the media. Can McCourt really walk away? Yes, but a one year deal at 21MM would keep Manny, and keep him productive in 2009. 4538394

2009-03-01T22:23:49-05:00

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Mister K

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It's funny. All these people saying Manny is a "rat," "doesn't care about his teammates," etc is the exact opposite of what his Dodger teammates said about him. And not just the young guys. If I remember correctly Furcal was on the "bring Manny back" bandwagon a few weeks back. I haven't gained any respect for Manny through this whole thing, however, I have lost ANY respect I had remaining for the Dodger Front Office...

20 Manny was on his "best behavior" in L.A. last year. He was going to do whatever was necessary to get the $100M deal that never materialized. If he and Boras had gotten anything close to what they wanted originally, Manny would probably start "being Manny" again. 4520934

2009-03-03T06:44:52-05:00

Taipei Jeff

Potlatch 724562

Manny was on his "best behavior" in L.A. last year. He was going to do whatever was necessary to get the $100M deal that never materialized. If he and Boras had gotten anything close to what they wanted originally, Manny would probably start "being Manny" again.

76 At least he didn't assault any senior citizens last season. Well, not in the second half of the season anyway. 4536482

2009-03-02T23:02:21-05:00

VeniceDodger

Venice 721344

75 I don't know all these Dodger Fans that are down on Manny, shame on you!!! He is the only thing that brought any excitment to LA in years. Unfortunately for the past two decades now the franchise has been uninspired and pretty damn boring to watch and listen too. ManRam provided a spark sorely needed and is the only one at this point that can. The reason McCourt is dealing with him is because he has to if he wants to win. He may not like Manny or Boras either however that being said if he wants to get into the winners circle he has to go to a winner, MANNY!!! Without Manny the boys in blue will be just that, blue at the end of the year. What is the big deal about paying a guy who can get up at midnight after a 5 month layoff and belt the hell out of a baseball. They paid out huge sums to Andrew Jones, Jason Schmidt, Nomar, Juan etc. etc. etc. and got no return on investment. With Manny they will get what there paying for hits, rbi's, homeruns and many wins. Like him or hate him who cares what you think of why he plays the game. The fact is that he does and from a hitting prospective plays it at a higher level then anybody around over a long period of time year in and year out. Viva Manny !!! 4535255

2009-03-02T20:10:27-05:00

DodgerBlue2

Glendale 597356

74 All these "Dodger fans" who are now over Manny will continue to be over Manny right up until the first inning of opening day when he jacks one out. From that point on, they'll all be back to loving the guy, no strings attached. Manny is the first person (player, coach, manager, executive, owner) to make the Dodgers relevant in 20 years, and he will keep on doing it (assuming The Parking Lot Attendant can calm down and get him signed). Manny is our only hope of overcoming our weak pitching staff this season, because it's not just him -- he makes our entire roster better, top to bottom. That's an MVP. 4533289

2009-03-02T19:48:05-05:00

CuseDad

Newton 519269

73 Matt no balls, you are an idiot. Any one who would take Manny desrves to be taken. He has zero morals, throws down an elderly traveling secretary who had the balls to tell Manny that he couldn't supply enough tickets for his posse, lays down like the DOG he is on his beloved teamates, tells lies about being mistreated and dissed (I love that one for $20 mill). Any self-respecting owner who signs that DOG for more than a year deserves the curse that comes with Manny. 4533118

GLENDALE, Ariz.-- Manny Ramirez is now asking the Dodgers for a two-year contract including deferred monies with end a value of 43.5 million, according to a statement emailed to the media by Scott Boras. Ramirez's previous request was for two years, $45 million, with no money deferred.   According to the email, the Dodgers, who offered a $45 million contract with a value of $42 million, have yet to respond. It appears the sides are now about $1.5 million apart in their offers.   "We have continued to work with Ned (Colletti), and the Dodgers to do away with artificial barriers to get a deal completed.  There is no issue with deferred money being part of any part of the contract. We just want to make sure the value is stated accurately and appropriately … We have yet to hear from them on our last three offers," Boras said.   Dodgers owner Frank McCourt at the opener of the club's new spring training facility here said the sides are "starting from scratch," although McCourt concede they are not that far apart monetarily.   All the recent offers included a player option or an opt-out clause after the first year. http://img.fannation.com/upload/user_profile/image/100/64/thumb/Heyman_Jon.png 0 NY

Jon Heyman

New York 10084 53941 GLENDALE, Ariz.-- Manny Ramirez is now asking the Dodgers for a two-year contract including deferred monies with end a value of 43.5 million, according to a statement emailed to the media by Scott Boras. Ramirez's previous request was for two years, $45 million, with no money deferred.   According to the email, the Dodgers, who offered a $45 million contract with a value of $42 million, have yet to respond. It appears the sides are now about $1.5 million apart in their offers.   "We have continued to work with Ned (Colletti), and the Dodgers to do away with artificial barriers to get a deal completed.  There is no issue with deferred money being part of any part of the contract. We just want to make sure the value is stated accurately and appropriately … We have yet to hear from them on our last three offers," Boras said.   Dodgers owner Frank McCourt at the opener of the club's new spring training facility here said the sides are "starting from scratch," although McCourt concede they are not that far apart monetarily.