Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

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    Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 10:31 AM EST

    Considering the fact that he's a righthanded power hitting OF, who played RF during his Cleveland days many moons ago, could he be the platoon option that the Sox might consider if he was willing to accept a similar deal to what he would have played in Tampa for last year (i.e. 1 year/1 million)?
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 10:34 AM EST

    I have no problem with the bygones part.  I think it would be hilarious to have Manny back in the fold.  However, the thought of him playing right field in fenway ... not so hilarious ... well, hilarious, yes ... but ... not funny.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 11:42 AM EST

    No speed.  No arm.  No.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 12:29 PM EST

    Are any of his teammates that voted 23-1 for him to leave in 2008 still here?
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 12:34 PM EST

    If Manny loses like 70 lbs, I would be ok with him playing LF.  But then, right CC can't play RF right?
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 12:40 PM EST

    No thanks.  Already quit once and after September do we need any more of that candy?  No thanks.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 1:23 PM EST

    It's not going to happen.

    It would be a bad idea.

    I think you'll see a platoon out there before you see them bring back a discarded former superstar.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 1:26 PM EST

    there is something appealing about this...and not just for the train wreck affect...but i doubt it...
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 1:42 PM EST

    I can't imagine that the Red Sox would ever consider bringing back Manny.  He is too old to play the outfield and wouldn't be very effective.  He would be a good DH, but we already have one.  
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 2:07 PM EST

    In Response to Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??:
    I have no problem with the bygones part.  I think it would be hilarious to have Manny back in the fold.  However, the thought of him playing right field in fenway ... not so hilarious ... well, hilarious, yes ... but ... not funny.
    Posted by SpacemanEephus


    come on space, it would be funny! think about it. he'd have to run the entire outfield to get to the door to the monstah. however, on a serious note, the mind might be will for manny but the legs are done. plus having to sit out the first 50 games of the season? he's done. his major league days are behind him chum. it really does kind of break your heart ya know? by far the greatest right handed hitter in my lifetime. so, I guess he and pedro can sit under the mango tree telling old stories and comparing bank balances eh space? lol
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 2:23 PM EST

      AND WHERE WOULD HE TAKE A LEAK ??????     NO THANKS, I WOULD SEE THE "BIG O" OUT THERE BEFORE THE "DESPICABLE-FRAUD-CHILD-QUITTER-JUICER-SH!!-BUM"...........  "WAS I CLEAR"  ?????
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 2:30 PM EST

    In Response to Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??:
      AND WHERE WOULD HE TAKE A LEAK ??????     NO THANKS, I WOULD SEE THE "BIG O" OUT THERE BEFORE THE "DESPICABLE-FRAUD-CHILD-QUITTER-JUICER-SH!!-BUM"...........  "WAS I CLEAR"  ?????
    Posted by Bill-806


    Bill, As always, Manny appreciates your passion for keeping his taxes down.  Manny = Job Creator.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 2:30 PM EST

    One of the first things the Sox did when they got a much younger Manny was, move him to LF.
    RF in Cleveland was small, so he didn't have to worry about his lack of range.
    I can't imagine him playing RF in Fenway so many years later.
    As a DH or LF, maybe. He might contribute.
    I think the last big slugger who went back to his original team, and had success was Rocky Colavito, in the 60's.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 6:32 PM EST

    In Response to Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??:
    In Response to Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF?? : come on space, it would be funny! think about it. he'd have to run the entire outfield to get to the door to the monstah. however, on a serious note, the mind might be will for manny but the legs are done. plus having to sit out the first 50 games of the season? he's done. his major league days are behind him chum. it really does kind of break your heart ya know? by far the greatest right handed hitter in my lifetime. so, I guess he and pedro can sit under the mango tree telling old stories and comparing bank balances eh space? lol
    Posted by Hammah29r2


    Hammah, are you sure about that??

    I can think of better RH hitters starting with Pujols and how about the following for consideration now and in the next few years:
    • Miguel Cabrera
    • Evan Longoria
    • Ryan Braun
    • Jose Bautista

    Think about it this way, all things being equal with each player in their primes, would you trade Manny (and his baggage) for any of these guys? Personally, I'd consider it for all of them.

     

     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 9:45 PM EST

    Heck, I wouldn't mind having him back if he could still hit. Be nice to have him coming off the bench. Trouble is, I'm not sure he can still hit. He didn't exactly "hit the ball out of the infeild" in Chicago. Prob'ly won't happen.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 10:46 PM EST

    He can still hit...the juice - not the ball.  Nobody can be serious about bringing him back??????????

     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 11:02 PM EST

    No! 

    Next thread!
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 11:41 PM EST

    Manny is a much better choice that Tim Wastefield, if active roster spots are going to be given away to old men.
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/6/2012 11:54 PM EST

    It's been awhile.

    Does he still have contacts to score female fertility drugs in Boston?
     

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    Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??

    posted at 1/7/2012 6:18 AM EST



    In Response to Re: Could the 'Dispicable One' possibly be an option for RF??:
    No!  Next thread!
    Posted by notin


    Thanks! What a waste of space.
     

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