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Manny hires Boras as agent

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Manny being Manny is on the verge of getting a whole lot more interesting. Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein confirmed yesterday that Manny Ramirez informed the team on Thursday that he has switched agents, selecting Scott Boras as his representation. Ramirez had been with Scott Parker and Greg Genske since Jeff Moorad joined the Arizona Diamondbacks front office in 2004. While the change doesn't figure to affect the Red Sox' approach regarding Ramirez' contract status, it might give the slugger a new outlook if the Sox don't pick up the $20 million team option following this season or next season.

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Manny Ramirez , AP Manny Ramirez , AP
February 23, 2008  08:28 AM ET

WHAT AN IDIOT...A-Rod and A-Jones have to call Manny and tell him to reconsider

February 23, 2008  08:30 AM ET

seeming that the red sox are really the only team that has a working relationship with boras and many of the sox are represented by him (tek, ellsbury, daisuke, drew, etc.), it was a wise move on mannys part if he wants to stay in boston.

February 23, 2008  08:43 AM ET

hahaha, these two eogmaniacs were made for each other.

February 23, 2008  09:21 AM ET

Great point Owunyne. I was about to spout off how stupid a decision this was for Manny before I read your comment. Imagine this pair at a potential arbitration hearing with any franchise...

February 23, 2008  09:23 AM ET

This is usually when someone shows up and calls Manny shrewd.

This is just Manny being A-Rod.

February 23, 2008  09:29 AM ET

Gasoline..check. Matches....check. OK, we're good to go!

February 23, 2008  09:43 AM ET

RSB, wait a minute is Manny being Lowell or is Manny being ARod????? Does Manny have mulitple personalities now????? When does Manny be Gary????

February 23, 2008  10:05 AM ET

Hey RedSoxBabe, how is this "Manny being A-Rod?" A-Rod got rid of Boras and sought the help of two top-notch lawyers to negotiate with the Yankees about a contract extension. I know you're a Red Sox fan, but in order to argue points such as these, you have to pay attention to sports news outside of Boston...just a suggestion.

February 23, 2008  10:13 AM ET

Dang,.... I like Manny and I hate Boras. This is a tough one. It DOES however seem to be more aimed at the Red Sox NOT picking up those option years after 2008. But I don't see even a pirate like Boras getting Manny $20M. Personally, I think the Sox WILL exercise the option,... though Manny is preparing for the other contingency. That's how it goes, I guess.

February 23, 2008  10:27 AM ET

NY_Giants_17, you now have your second Durrell of the day. It was a joke. You have way too much anger against the Red Sox and their fans stored up in your tiny little brain. You best be carefull or your head will explode.

February 23, 2008  10:29 AM ET

NY_Giants_17 doesn't have any friends yet.

Be the first!

Now this, of course, doesn't surprise me!

February 23, 2008  10:59 AM ET

Another stupid superstar seduced by the premise that more money will yield more happiness. And that is all Boras is about, more money to enrich himself, even if it is at the expense of his client's happiness.

February 23, 2008  11:00 AM ET

RedSoxBabe, thanks for the concern. Its not that I have too much anger against the Red Sox and their fans, its just that I can't tolerate stupidity and lack of knowledge. I enjoy a good debate anytime and I thought I might be able to get one here, obviously not. Thanks for tryin' though.

February 23, 2008  11:01 AM ET

eh, it's Manny looking out for Manny, it's what all athletes do, try and position themselves to get the highest pay day then can when free agency arrives.

It's typical, can anyone blame him?

Can anyone blame A-Rod for trying to get as much as he can ?

We all try to make the most at our current jobs, it is we the fans that pay the enormous ticket prices and Tv subscriptions that keep the salaries up there.

February 23, 2008  12:50 PM ET

manny. baseball is trying to stop boras. and u go and do this. way to go man

February 23, 2008  02:33 PM ET

O Manny Great more drama filled Sox news. I lopve the Sox but this is just stupid...

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February 23, 2008  04:51 PM ET

JuiceBoy B-12: And you ought to **** because ya ain't got the good sense that God gave to his lowest creatures to speak repsectuilly in front of the other children in your kindergarten class. Jerk.

February 23, 2008  04:52 PM ET

I meant respectfully.... and you are still a jerk

 
February 23, 2008  05:49 PM ET

they 2 **** deserve each other

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