Manny Laughs Off Mets Rumors
The Daily News' Roger Rubin reports on a good joke making its way around Fenway.
Manny Ramirez charged into the Red Sox clubhouse yesterday wearing a light blue designer trenchcoat and a big smile. His teammates were preparing for a huge victory parade to celebrate the team's first championship in 86 years, and the World Series MVP raised the voltage even higher.
"Hey guys," Ramirez hollered. "Did you hear? I'm traded to the Mets. I haven't even had a chance to enjoy the parade and I'm traded to the Mets."
Ramirez had heard the news coming out of New York that the Mets may make a run at acquiring him this offseason, but he isn't giving it much credence. For the most part, the slugger and his teammates were treating the reports like a joke.
"Cliff Floyd and Manny in the same outfield?" yelled Kevin Millar, who played with Floyd for the Marlins. "I could be a defensive replacement."
The NY Post's Joel Sherman, however, can see a scenario in which Boston once again, makes Manny available.
The Red Sox were sturdy enough to trade popular Nomar Garciaparra at a low moment, so expect them to be particularly bold now as champs. They will do everything to retain spiritual leader Varitek, whom the Dodgers also want, and make a legit offer for Pedro Martinez (left). But don't be surprised if they replace Martinez and Lowe with Pavano and Brad Radke, who probably is going to price himself out of Minnesota and end up on the Yankees' radar screen. Johnny Damon, with one year left on his pact, could be dealt to make a run at Beltran. And Boston will be proactive if they can move Manny Ramirez's onerous pact.
Manny Ramirez charged into the Red Sox clubhouse yesterday wearing a light blue designer trenchcoat and a big smile. His teammates were preparing for a huge victory parade to celebrate the team's first championship in 86 years, and the World Series MVP raised the voltage even higher.
"Hey guys," Ramirez hollered. "Did you hear? I'm traded to the Mets. I haven't even had a chance to enjoy the parade and I'm traded to the Mets."
Ramirez had heard the news coming out of New York that the Mets may make a run at acquiring him this offseason, but he isn't giving it much credence. For the most part, the slugger and his teammates were treating the reports like a joke.
"Cliff Floyd and Manny in the same outfield?" yelled Kevin Millar, who played with Floyd for the Marlins. "I could be a defensive replacement."
The NY Post's Joel Sherman, however, can see a scenario in which Boston once again, makes Manny available.
The Red Sox were sturdy enough to trade popular Nomar Garciaparra at a low moment, so expect them to be particularly bold now as champs. They will do everything to retain spiritual leader Varitek, whom the Dodgers also want, and make a legit offer for Pedro Martinez (left). But don't be surprised if they replace Martinez and Lowe with Pavano and Brad Radke, who probably is going to price himself out of Minnesota and end up on the Yankees' radar screen. Johnny Damon, with one year left on his pact, could be dealt to make a run at Beltran. And Boston will be proactive if they can move Manny Ramirez's onerous pact.
Posted: Sun - October 31, 2004 at 07:54 PM
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