December 05, 2006
Time Limit on Manny
Manny Ramirez trade talks won't embroil the Red Sox this winter:
Epstein, who has spent the last four winters - and a few summers - trying to deal Ramirez, made it clear that talks for the outfielder would not drag on through the winter. If a deal is not completed by the end of this week's meetings, Epstein will not actively shop Ramirez.
'If we get past Wednesday, it's not going to take up our time,' Epstein told Boston writers. 'We would strictly be listeners. By Wednesday at midnight, we'll have flushed out the major trade market, and we're moving on.'
It's impressive that through all the years to trying to trade Manny, the Red Sox never dealt him simply to get rid of the player. He helps the team win and to move him they want players that will help them win in his place. And I guess the fact that they try to move Manny keeps a certain amount of peace between Ramirez and management. It almost makes me think the Red Sox don't really want to trade Manny, since he could be gone in a minute if they simply lessened their demands.
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What's more, my impression is that Manny--for as odd as he seems to be--comes out looking pretty mature about it all. I can't imagine many superstars who'd go through such public trade rumors repeatedly, year-after-year, and not throw a fit or have it affect their production, etc. "Manny being Manny," comes through looking pretty grown-up to me.
What's more, my impression is that Manny--for as odd as he seems to be--comes out looking pretty mature about it all. I can't imagine many superstars who'd go through such public trade rumors repeatedly, year-after-year, and not throw a fit or have it affect their production, etc. "Manny being Manny," comes through looking pretty grown-up to me.
Agreed -- last year was bizarre, though. Running around with the "Manny being Manny" poster, and then a couple months later essentially quitting on his team.
It was a new degree of displeasure... but I agree at least he isn't problematic about his unhappiness, rather he's ... GASP... mature.
I'm beginning to wonder how much of the annual Manny-trade rumors are just a product of the hyperactive Boston media. Manny is a cant-miss subject for them -- like a right-wing talk-radio host resorting to Hillary Clinton when he doesn't really have much to say. The Sox certainly realize his offensive value, and they may be less inclined to move him than everyone else thinks they are.
And if Manny is ever traded, the city's columnists and radio shouters will have lost their single biggest asset.
Johnw, I think you hit the nail right on the head. Manny is being shopped....so are the other 750 major league ballplayers. Every team is always looking for a deal to improve their team. Manny is just a bigger story because he said he wanted to be traded and Boston writers have nothing to write about in the winter. I'll be glad when April starts and the Sox still have Manny in the clean up spot.