Dodgers warned about Ramirez visit
The commissioner's office warned the Dodgers to keep Manny Ramirez out of their clubhouse while he is serving his suspension for violating Major League Baseball's substance abuse policy, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times today.
Ramirez, who is eligible to return from his 50-game ban on July 3, "greeted teammates and spoke with reporters in the Dodgers' clubhouse before Tuesday's game," according to the report. Suspended players are not allowed in the clubhouse per league rules during the media access period, which starts 3 1/2 hours before game time.
Wrote the Times's Bill Shaikin:
[Ramirez] surprised the Dodgers by showing up in the clubhouse. In an impromptu meeting with reporters, he said he has apologized to fans, teammates and ownership but said he had no plan to hold a news conference or otherwise explain the events that led to his suspension."I didn't kill nobody, I didn't rape nobody, so that's it," Ramirez said. "I'm just going to come and play the game."
The Dodgers were not penalized for the violation.
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Bud drops the ball once again
"I didn't kill nobody, I didn't rape nobody"
The man child puts it all into perspective for us. Manny, we are fools to judge you..... you moron.
I wonder how much the LA fans like the whole "Manny being Manny" show now. Total "We told you so!" moment.
Like my ex-Wife....we had some good times, I have some great memories...but she's someone else's problem now.
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There's gotta be a couple of unsolved murders and rapes in L.A....since you brought it up Manny...where were you?
Leave it to MLB to have a restriction like suspended players not entering the clubhouse and having NO penalty for an infraction.
Defense lawyers everywhere should take note of that for their clients:
"Your honor, I stand here accused of stealing a car so I could sell drugs. But yo, check it out. I didn't rape nobody. I didn't kill nobody. So that's it."
Once again, you guys are underestimating Manny. This is obviously a not-so-veiled reference to another LA sports star - Kobe Bryant. He DID rape someone, but he's still out there with fans supporting him. Even Phil Jackson in his book said that he wasn't totally surprised by the rape allegations, and that's the guy's coach. Manny actually puts it in perspective here. He's saying "If you guys can support Kobe in this city, and ESPN can gush about how great he is, then you should be able to support me". LA is the city of OJ, Kobe, and now Manny and I can honestly say that Manny is the most decent man of the three.
Wow, now there's a motto to live by. "Hey, at least I don't suck as much as THOSE guys..." Way ta' motivate, Manny...
Sounds like the old joke about the hippie on LSD who was stopped by the police for going too fast: "I wasn't speeding, Officer, I was tripping."
i cant believe how jaded some boston fans are. ive lived here for 10 years and have enjoyed watching the city's teams win championship after championship but am so surprised at how quickly you all are to jump on players who once played here or play for a rival. look at your own teams and see that this same stuff is going on, drug violations, contract holdouts, adultery. heck you all welcomed stephon marbury and randy moss like they were perfect angles. whats the saying about thowing stones in a glass house?
To fanwith2eyes : You can't really be a Red Sox fan if your still cool with Manny! He laid down on his team and Red Sox Nation last year and most likely cost us a third World Series Championship in the 21st Century, Did you move here from California?
To fanwith2eyes and a big mouth. Take your erudite attitude and go back to whence you came.
Fine him 3 or 4 million dollars. Who cares? Pierre is holding his own and the team is playing tremendous. Gee, didn`t the Sox play better as a team when he was out of their clubhouse??? Sound familiar? Sox and Dodgers are now a more complete team...
Kobe didn't rape anybody either. I'll admit he cheated on his wife...no rape. That girl was liar. Don't EVEN compare the level of class with Kobe. Kobe is a better athlete and has more support behind him. Manny is a thug.
Yes.. Manny sucks rocks!! Did we mention how beautiful she is?? ; )
Yes.. Manny sucks rocks!! Did we mention how beautiful she is?? ; )
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