Let's face it, Manny Ramirez's career is on it's last leg. There used to be segments on ESPN's
Sports Center called "Manny being Manny" and pitchers would hate to face the talented ManRam. But in the past two years, Ramirez really has dropped in terms of talent. This comes either from his lack of playing time, a slumping LA Dodgers team, or playing for the Chicago White Sox. Starting off with the Cleveland Indians, Manny took time to emerge with the organization. The mid to late 90s was when Manny came out of his shell and started having breakout seasons. It was in 2001 that Ramirez went to Boston to be apart of a history and won with Boston in 2004. Then 3 years later, he won with them again in 2007, both times being a major factor in the post season. In July of 2008, the still powerful Ramirez went to the Dodgers in a three time deal involving: the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ramirez looked good in Dodger blue, and then was told to cut his long locks by Joe Torre. Ramirez found his spot within the lineup within the team and even the 2008 postseason, only to lose to Philadelphia. It was the 2009 season that Ramirez's career took a hard hit. A 50-game suspension for taking a "banned substance" and then was no longer important to the Dodger organization. The season wasn't totally scrapped for Ramirez, but his career would be tainted forever. Ramirez only played 66 games for LA in the 2010 season and then played a mere 24 games for the Chicago White Sox. At this point in time, Ramirez lost his "mojo." It has been reported that 5 teams are looking to sign Ramirez for the 2011 season, and the Rays are at the top of the list. But the Rays are also looking Vladimir Guerroro, coming from an American League Pennant. Personally, I used to fear Manny Ramirez at the plate, especially in the 2008 NLCS. ManRam is a figure I used to want on my fantasy baseball team, or I would laugh about his funny antics in Boston. But really, who is he today? What team can find a spot for an aging outfielder/DH? I wish the best for Ramirez because he once was one of the best around. But maybe it is time for Manny to stop being Manny, and possibly retire. (Sorry ManRam). But this my
favorite Manny Ramirez moment:
Let's face it, Manny Ramirez's career is on it's last leg. There used to be segments on ESPN's Sports Center called "Manny being Manny" and pitchers would hate to face the talented ManRam. But in the past two years, Ramirez really has dropped in terms of talent. This comes either from his lack of playing time, a slumping LA Dodgers team, or playing for the Chicago White Sox. Starting off with the Cleveland Indians, Manny took time to emerge with the organization. The mid to late 90s was when Manny came out of his shell and started having breakout seasons. It was in 2001 that Ramirez went to Boston to be apart of a history and won with Boston in 2004. Then 3 years later, he won with them again in 2007, both times being a major factor in the post season. In July of 2008, the still powerful Ramirez went to the Dodgers in a three time deal involving: the Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ramirez looked good in Dodger blue, and then was told to cut his long locks by Joe Torre. Ramirez found his spot within the lineup within the team and even the 2008 postseason, only to lose to Philadelphia. It was the 2009 season that Ramirez's career took a hard hit. A 50-game suspension for taking a "banned substance" and then was no longer important to the Dodger organization. The season wasn't totally scrapped for Ramirez, but his career would be tainted forever. Ramirez only played 66 games for LA in the 2010 season and then played a mere 24 games for the Chicago White Sox. At this point in time, Ramirez lost his "mojo." It has been reported that 5 teams are looking to sign Ramirez for the 2011 season, and the Rays are at the top of the list. But the Rays are also looking Vladimir Guerroro, coming from an American League Pennant. Personally, I used to fear Manny Ramirez at the plate, especially in the 2008 NLCS. ManRam is a figure I used to want on my fantasy baseball team, or I would laugh about his funny antics in Boston. But really, who is he today? What team can find a spot for an aging outfielder/DH? I wish the best for Ramirez because he once was one of the best around. But maybe it is time for Manny to stop being Manny, and possibly retire. (Sorry ManRam). But this my favorite Manny Ramirez moment:
Manny still has a little left in the tank. he would do well for the phillies seeing how we have no RH power. He would love to play for Uncle Charlie again, and why not we already have one over the hill LH left fielder!!!!
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