Will Yankees make Manny push?
Are you ready to see Manny Ramirez trot out to right field in Fenway Park on April 24 as a member of the New York Yankees?
In today's New York Post, George King and Bart Hubbuch speculate that the Bronx Bombers may make a serious attempt to sign the former Red Sox left fielder to play in right field in the new Yankee Stadium:
Manny Ramirez doesn't fit the New York Yankees ' desire to get younger and more athletic, but several industry sources believe the Yankees will make a serious push for the free agent to play right field next year.Though GM Brian Cashman says the top offseason priority is starting pitching, he did not rule out interest in the 36-year-old Ramirez.
"We are looking at starting pitching," Cashman said when asked about the team's interest in Ramirez. "We will see how the free agent and trade markets are."
If Ramirez did end up replacing Bobby Abreu in right field for New York, he would be part of an outfield that includes former Red Sox star Johnny Damon, Xavier Nady, Melky Cabrera, and Brett Gardner.
Dodgers GM Ned Coletti said in yesterday's Los Angeles Times that his communication with agent Scott Boras this offseason has been limited to two voice messages, meaning they might not meet in person to discuss the Manny until the general managers' meetings that start Monday.
Check out the lastest rumors on Manny Ramirez and some of the big names that could be in play (either via free agency or trade) as baseball transitions into the hot stove season in the Buzz.



I love it! Can you imagine how many hits teams would have to right field in pretty much every ballpark, but especially when he comes to Fenway! This is hilarious! Plus, it gets the Yankees older and more expensive for a long time to come and takes their defense down a level as well. Please, New York, sign him - you guys deserve each other. Can't wait to see Manny in a Yankees haircut.
Manny would be a great fit for the Yankees. With he and Johnny protecting the out field, the pitching staff's ERA will dwindle. His team first approach to life will, I'm certain, have the family Steinbrenner dancing with glee. Add to this one or two pitchers of the ilk of Carl Pavano and I'm certain they'll be parading in Gotham next October. Just keep Joba away from the keys.
Nobody who is a true Boston Red Sox Fan gives a damn about Manney Ramirez the quiter. The way he played for the Dodgers was another slap in the face from a selfish, greedy, b..... Please stop writing about this jerk
Please, like Manny is going to shave his head and Hank will put up with his nonsense? Like Cashman said, they need pitching, not rodeo clowns.
strategy vs. NY 2010-2014 ?.......... HIT IT TO RIGHT !!!!!
"His team first approach to life will, I'm certain, have the family Steinbrenner dancing with glee. "
Is that what that was? I thought Hank just really, really needed to go to the bathroom.
W
Get over yourself! I am sooooo sick of hearing all this crap over and over and over. Manny wanted out, you wanted him gone, he's gone. Seems to me no one cares more than those who keep complaining about him. Personally I hope he gets a kick ass contract because in my humble opinion he has played more than well enough to deserve it. You're just a bitter little man who can't get over the fact that our (once) All Star HOF slugger didn't like Boston and wanted to play somewhere else. Boo hoo!!!
Of course the Yanks will take a look at Manny...and he'll be looking at them too. They are one of the only teams that can afford to shell out the kind of money that Manny has been playing for since we shipped him off to LA.
You're call NY...but well, you know what you are getting. Don't come complaining to us when he up and quits on you too. In fact, we'll be laughing all the way to the playoffs.
The Yankees won't be happy until they sign all the big ex-2004 World Champions. They have Johnny, they had Mientkavich and Myers, I hear talk about them considering Arroyo and Lowe, and now Manny. It makes me sick. They should focus on player development and stop trying to ride the Red Sox's coattails.
It's funny though, the Yankees have Red Sox envy LOL :)
"The Yankees won't be happy until they sign all the big ex-2004 World Champions. They have Johnny, they had Mientkavich and Myers, I hear talk about them considering Arroyo and Lowe, and now Manny. It makes me sick. They should focus on player development and stop trying to ride the Red Sox's coattails."
Don't forget Mark Bellhorn, who played for the Yankees for about a month after the Red Sox DFA'd him in 2005.
Interesting if yankees stay out and red sox--those are the two big guys---his value is going down.
Can you imagine how bad the outfield play will be if that happens? Damon in CF and Manny in RF? God I hope that happens....
This story about Manny standing with bat on his shoulder against Rivera is a myth. You can watch the final strike on youtube yourself. "Mariano Rivera K's Manny
Looking" Rivera threw two scoreless innings that game and retired five straight. What was wrong with the rest of Sox that night.? The story started because that's what Rivera told some New York reporters he had done. Manny doesn't even like being DH. He has trouble getting mentally prepared as a pinch hitter apparently. It doesn't mean he's striking out on purpose or not trying.
wow....goood....lololol
Nobody can deny that AROD and Manny back to back would be tough to navigate. Nobody talks about how poorly Ortiz played without Manny behind him. Every one knows Manny is a killer and clutch at the plate, something the yankees need badly.
Funny how Big Papi and Boston's offense as a whole shriveled up after Manny left.... nobody could get the big hit when it counted the most, witness game 7.
Manny in Fenway Park's right field will be a laugh a minute.
Imagine a ball down near the corner? Instant inside the ballpark home run.
I hope the Stankees sign him to a ten year contract, and regret it for nine and a half years.
I think you left out Matsui. He's' still under contract
You're all idiots. Don't you realize the only reason the Sox didn't win the World Series this year was because Manny wasn't in the lineup? The guy is the best hitter in the league and one of the best post season hitters of all time. Any team that wants to win the Series should sign him, and any fan who wants him in their division is in denial and a moron.
Hey Cashman/ Steindollar...
I'm sure Trot Nixon can be had for a decent price ... then you can have our whole 2004 outfield. Check with the Dodgers on how well ex-Sox players work out for you...
Grady can coach too! Go get 'em Bronx! (sheesh)
D.H.
How shocking - the Yankees are making a play for Manny! Gee - did anyone NOT see that coming?? You know what? They can have him! Let's see if NY will put up with him! I for one am very glad that we are a "Bay State".
If the Yankees sign Manny, you can bet he's ready for every game against the Sox..and sticks it to them every chance he gets..That's enough for any Yankee fan to want him!!!
You guys are idiots. Manny Ramirez is a monster. laught all you want about defense but when CC shuts you down and Manny hits 4 homeruns against you...then you can laugh.
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