Manny Staying Away From Dodgers

According to multiple sources this morning, one being SI.com, Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is extremely upset with Manny Ramirez for not showing his face around the team since his apology to teammates almost two weeks ago. SI.com reports, that the Dodgers expected Ramirez to come to Los Angeles after he briefly addressed the team in

Manny Faces McCourt, Teammates

After being suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games, Manny Ramirez apologized to Dodgers owner Frank McCourt during a meeting on Saturday in which was held to discuss his 50-game suspension. The meeting was requested by McCourt who told reporters he is “furious” with the events that unfolded leading up to the positive test.

An Open Letter to Yankee Fans

Dear Yankee Fans, I have had the good fortune to come in contact with a few of you over the last twenty four hours.  That is always a distinct pleasure.  It is good to see that you are able to find something of interest to deflect your attention from the sorry state of the current

Manny Fallout: If You’re Shocked, Realize This Is A “You” Problem

So Manny being Manny included Manny being on the Juice. Now it’s Manny being suspended. So what? I mean if we aren’t going to demand that accountability for this fall at the feet of someone that can do something about this than what does it matter? So let me start with us, the fans. In

Manny Ramirez Fails Drug Test, Nets 50 Game Suspension

Reports are swirling that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has failed a drug test and will be suspended 50 games. Update 12:25 p.m.- A 50 game suspension will be handed to Manny Ramirez as early as this afternoon according to multiple reports. The Los Angeles slugger has tested positive for a substance on Major

Manny Gets Day Off, ‘I’m not a young kid anymore’

No matter how much you are paid in Major League baseball, you still deserve to have a few days off right? Manny Ramirez would agree for sure, if he actually needed to “chill” on Sunday while his team battled the Rockies-that’s a different story. Joe Torre gave Manny the day off after he seemed to

2009 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

2008 Record: 84-78 1st Place Key Additions: Orlando Hudson, Randy Wolf, Mark Loretta, Guillermo Mota, Will Ohman Key Subtractions: Derek Lowe, Brad Penny, Takashi Saito, Jeff Kent, Nomar Garciaparra, Joe Beimel, Andruw Jones, Scott Proctor A Look at the Line Up: C – Russel Martin is going to play better this year, and he played

The MLBPA Says No On Giving Back To The Community

The economy is in shambles, almost one in every ten people in some states are unemployed, people are losing their houses, and it would seem like a great time for those more fortunate to give back. Right? It was reported by ESPN today that the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) filed a grievance against

Manny, Dodgers Finally Reach Agreement

After months of negotiations and more than 4 different offers made by the Dodgers organization, Manny Ramirez and agent Scott Boras have finally agreed on a contract with team officials that will place Ramirez in “Dodger blue” for at least one more year. According to the Dodgers’ official website, a meeting was held this morning

Breaking: $1.5 Million Seperates Manny, Dodgers

After contact between Manny Ramirez, and the Dodgers has remained continuous through the arms of Scott Boras over the last 3 days, SI.com is now reporting that the two sides are supposedly $1.5 million dollars apart from reaching an agreement. Jon Heyman reports that Manny is asking for a two year contract worth $43.5 million