Life After Manny
Posted by anskyann on August 21, 2008
dog waiting for Manny Ramirez
Life without Manny. Have the Red Sox really lost anything? Let’s compare some stats. In his first weekend as a Dodger, Ramirez went 8-13 (.615), with 2 homers, 3 RBIs and two runs scored. Meanwhile, Bay went 6-11 (.533) with a triple, a homer, 4 runs, 3 RBIs and 3 walks.
The part I like best about the trade is that now Manny is playing for Joe Torre. I don’t know why but the thought of that just delights me some how! After his first 11 days as a Dodger Manny still had not cut his hair. (The first request from his new manager.) Finally on August 14 Manny show up with his new do! Doen’t look much different to you? Not to Joe Torre either! Torre claims, “IF he comes back next year, it will be shorter.” What’s the matter Joe? It’s just Manny being Manny! Now I’m sure many of Manny’s former teammates are happy to see the back of Manny. I have heard all the tales of Manny refusing to play when certain pitcher’s were on the mound, his refusal to pinch hit on nights when he thought he was “promised the night off.” None of these things can or should be tolerated, but I for one loved the look on Bud Selig’s face when he found out Manny refused to attend the 2006 All-Star Game.
Bud Selig thinking about Manny
Manny may not be as valuable to the Red Sox as he proclaimed himself to be, but my fear is that things just may get a little too boring in Red Sox Nation without him.
I'm Bored!
morningcupofcoffee said
I see your point, but over the long haul no one really believes that Bay will consistently match Manny on offense. The points to hammer on is Bay’s defense and his leadership and/or clubhouse attitude.
Cheers,
Tom