Finally a Manny Ramirez deal may be closer than ever. According to multiple reports last evening and this morning, the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a new offer to Manny Ramirez.
The offer is believed to be a two-year, $45 million contract, with a salary of $25 million during the first year and $20 million during the second. The second year is supposedly a player option so Manny could leave for another team if he desires.
The Dodgers have now made a total of 3 offers to the slugger this offseason. The last offer was a similar dollar amount, but the current offer is now structured to Manny’s favor including the player option.
Miguel Salcido reported earlier this week that Adding Manny also makes Pierre somewhat expendable. That and a logjam at certain positions internally put the Dodgers in a great spot to trade for some pitching as the season unfolds if necessary. I feel that the Dodgers are prepared to run their kids out there this year and see what they can do. And of course there are a slew of veterans trying to resurrect their careers as well. People like Vargas, Schmidt, Estes, Weaver, and Milton are all seasoned vets that could turn things around.
“Third times the charm?” I guess we’ll see!
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