Scott Boras had his hands full with the Rays on Friday when two of his clients agreed to sign with Tampa Bay. Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon have agreed to play for the Rays, and each contract will go through, pending physicals. Scott Boras pitched the idea to the Rays, making the two a "package deal," since both players were interested in playing for the Rays. This will reunite Ramirez and Damon who played with each other with Boston from 2002 to 2005, and also brings back the players to the AL East. Johnny Damon will make $5.25 million and a possible $750K depending on Tampa Bay's attendance. Manny Ramirez's contract is worth $2 million. Both players are veterans to the game and play in the outfield and DH position. But the current situation with Tampa Bay appears that Damon will play in a corner position of the outfield and Manny Ramirez will be the new DH. Even through Manny Ramirez did not play an entire season this season and did not post the numbers he does normally not post, he could prove to be a bargain to the Rays for only $2 million. Lets say the two can somehow recreated what they did with Boston in 2004 and go to the postseason. Or hope that the two can fill the holes the Rays front office has created by downsizing their payroll. The Rays have their work cut out for them going against a strengthened Red Sox organization, and the Yankees just being who they are. I realize that I did post a previous blog entry of why Manny Ramirez is not longer important, but I hope the best for him with Tampa Bay, and I wish the same for Johnny Damon. With the two reunited, I wish them the best of luck in the 2011 season. And good job Scott Boras for making this "package deal."
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