Manny talks will likely continue in Orlando - The Buzz, Boston Globe
“A trade involving Manny Ramirez did not appear imminent Wednesday night, according to the Globe’s Gordon Edes. At that time, the Sox had not yet spoken to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are thought to be one of the most likely targets for Ramirez […]
Pap says: Keep Manny! - Jeff Horigan, Boston Herald
“Manny Ramirez’ career with the Red Sox may be nearing an end, but at least one pitcher is hoping that the enigmatic slugger ends up going nowhere.
Jonathan Papelbon said he supports the signing of free-agent outfielder J.D. Drew, but he also wants the team to hold onto […]
NL Teams Warm Up to Idea of a Ramírez Deal - Gordan Edes, Boston Globe
“The Manny Ramírez trade chatter predictably spiked upward yesterday, with the winter meetings just days away.
While the Red Sox continued to close in on a deal for free agent outfielder J.D. Drew, and have made an offer to shortstop Julio Lugo, […]
Sox Should Make Move on Manny - Dan “Napolean Dynomite” Shaughnessy, Boston Globe
“Rats. I was pretty sure Manny Ramírez was going to win the MVP award. Too bad he was topped by winner Justin Morneau, runner-up Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and an ensemble cast of American League worthies.
Here in Red Sox Nation, there is some […]
Market Favors a Ramírez Deal - Gordon Edes, Boston Globe
“The list of possible trading partners for the Red Sox in a Manny Ramírez deal shrank by another team yesterday, even as an exploding market makes the remaining $38 million on Ramírez’s contract appear a relative bargain.
The New York Mets, who long have explored trading for Ramírez, […]
With Soriano Gone, A Bigger Market for Manny? -The Buzz, Boston Globe
“With Soriano now off the market, where will his would-be suitors turn for a big bat? A serious market may now open for Ramirez’s services, or so it would seem (the $38 million owed to him over the next two years doesn’t look so bad […]
Manny Might Be a Bargain at $17M - Michael Silverman, Boston Herald
“The chances of the Red Sox making another offseason blockbuster move - trading Manny Ramirez in particular - remain slim, but they did increase at the general managers meetings, which concluded yesterday. GMs are realizing there is a lot of cash burning holes in […]
