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07:09 AM ET 02.13 | Manny Ramirez won't be making a promotional appearance he was scheduled to make in Florida on Monday for DirecTV, which released a statement today explaining that the free agent outfielder postponed the event because he could sign a new contract at any time. The statement read: "Manny, his management and representatives for DIRECTV have decided that due to the unpredictable schedule of Manny's current status and the realistic possibility of impromptu developments that would require immediate travel or contract-related obligations, this appearance will be put on hold until things become more concrete for both parties." So does that mean Ramirez and his agent, Scott Boras, really think that a deal could be imminent? Or is it more that Boras wants to protect his client from reporters who might show up to ask him countless questions about his contractual status?

Los Angeles Times

Manny Ramirez, Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Manny Ramirez, Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images
February 13, 2009  07:25 AM ET

Go back to the D.R. and look for empty cans on the beach with the other bums

February 13, 2009  07:42 AM ET

If he doesn't sign for what he wants then he will just put in his time and it will the Sox all over again......

February 13, 2009  08:06 AM ET
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"So does that mean Ramirez and his agent, Scott Boras, really think that a deal could be imminent? Or is it more that Boras wants to protect his client from reporters who might show up to ask him countless questions about his contractual status?"Or there's a third possibility ... Boras might want to protect his client from saying something stupid when reporters show up to ask him countless questions.

Really now......what would be the chances of Manny saying something stupid?

February 13, 2009  08:10 AM ET
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Well, ifn' you was a bettin' man, what kind of a wager would you make?

Well ifin the truth were known.......I be a bettin man and unbeaten at that.......I would have to say.......keep that clown away from any mics cuz he will surely say something stupid.......

February 13, 2009  08:11 AM ET
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Nice to see you aren't a Yankees fan today TF!

I will never be a Yankees fan.....not today nor any day.......that was for Atro and I got slammed before he even saw it..........

February 13, 2009  08:11 AM ET

There is no way Manny gets through another full season without causing some kind of distraction. No way No how. One in a row is his all time record and it won't be broken. Once a screwball always a screwball Manny being Manny

February 13, 2009  08:17 AM ET

Who cares?

February 13, 2009  08:33 AM ET
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Obviously some people are interested.

Me and you.........where is everybody......is it a holiday?

February 13, 2009  08:37 AM ET
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I don't know which thread is going to be "the" thread today ... this one, or the Selig/A-Rod one.

I vote for the A-Rod Selig one.......that has more appeal........I have been up all night......not sure I can hold out until 9........

February 13, 2009  08:39 AM ET

Anyway.......I am tired of Manny this and Manny that........

February 13, 2009  08:44 AM ET
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Boras might want to protect his client from saying something stupid when reporters show up to ask him countless questions.

He's done a great job of "protecting" Manny lately...

February 13, 2009  08:51 AM ET

Couldn't sleep........the thread was open until after 3 last night and I was blitzed......still am.......so well you know the rest.........

February 13, 2009  08:56 AM ET
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Sorry to hear that. How is Ms. Twins Fan? Tell her I said hello ... and I hope you get some sleep today!

Ms TF says Hi back atcha.......I will sleep........maybe today........maybe tomorrow......you know how us old people are.......don't want to waste what little time we have left sleepin......

February 13, 2009  08:59 AM ET
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Ms TF says Hi back atcha.......I will sleep........maybe today........maybe tomorrow......you know how us old people are.......don't want to waste what little time we have left sleepin......

I know, you usually like to spend it playing canasta, am I right?

February 13, 2009  09:01 AM ET
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Just passing through....Dodgers looking to repeat. catch ya later...........

Repeat what?

February 13, 2009  09:06 AM ET
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I know, you usually like to spend it playing canasta, am I right?

Wasn't playin canasta last night......not really sure what I was playin......but pretty sure it wasn't canasta........

February 13, 2009  09:09 AM ET
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Wasn't playin canasta last night......not really sure what I was playin......but pretty sure it wasn't canasta........

was it Hi Ho the Cheerio?? that can get quite interesting....

February 13, 2009  09:09 AM ET

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February 13, 2009  09:10 AM ET

Premature again........maybe I should hit the hay.........

 
February 13, 2009  09:12 AM ET
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was it Hi Ho the Cheerio?? that can get quite interesting....

No.....I don't think it was that either........It had something to do with a pipe.........

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