// Manny Ramirez

Red Sox Should Thank MLB Player’s Union for Nixing A-Rod Trade, PED Circus

By ⋅ February 8, 2013 ⋅ One comment

On December 18, 2003, the trade that would have sent AL MVP Alex Rodriguez to the Boston Red Sox for Manny Ramirez went dead. The Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox passed the deadline set by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig to complete the blockbuster, ending negotiations and the prospect of Rodriguez in a Red Sox uniform. A [...]

SoB Crystal Ball: Predicting 2013 More Successfully than the Mayans

By ⋅ January 9, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Now that it’s finally clear the Mayans didn’t bring about the end of the world, SoB can get down to business making some predictions for the new year. What sort of predictions, you ask? Fearless ones. Bold ones. Zero regard for possible Patriots playoff jinxes. Projected presidential candidates running on the Papa John’s platform. Celtics [...]

Despite Winning Appeal, Ryan Braun Still Guilty

By ⋅ February 27, 2012 ⋅ 3 comments

Ryan Braun is still a cheater. Whatever independent arbitrator Shyam Das might say, nothing will change Braun’s urine testing positive for synthetic testosterone, and a lot of it at that. And until someone conclusively accounts for that, Braun will remain a steroid-user, his name forever smeared with the b.s. he’s spoon-fed the media since his [...]

Manny Ramirez’s Return: Orioles or A’s… Why Bother?

By ⋅ February 7, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Do you ever get the feeling like there’s no one on earth who loves you? That feeling that you’re completely alone in the world, completely abandoned by people who once cared so much for you? I bet that Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles fans feel that way all the time. These two franchises had so much to look forward [...]

Manny Ramirez Seeks Return: Should He Still Serve Steroids Suspension?

By ⋅ September 25, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The name ‘Manny Ramirez’ has significant implications in this area. Every New England sports fan can recall some grand memory of the days of Manny patrolling left field at Fenway. The bathroom break in the Green Monster during the non-pitching change, the dugout fight with Kevin Youkilis, the high five to a fan in Baltimore [...]

TMZ: Manny Ramirez Arrested for Domestic Violence

By ⋅ September 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

According to reports, former Red Sox outfielder, Manny Ramirez, has been arrested for alleged domestic violence. Ramirez was taken in handcuffs from his home in Weston, Florida. He’s been charged with battery. Reaction I’m not even going to try making a “Manny being Manny” joke.

Sputtering Red Sox Come Out Flat Against Jays, Lose Again

By ⋅ September 8, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

For the second straight night, the Red Sox faltered North of the border, dropping the series finale to the Blue Jays 7-4. Ricky Romero finally managed to beat Boston, surrendering 3 runs in 6.2 innings. All of those runs came late for the Red Sox as Romero had batters guessing for most of the night. [...]

Did Manny Ramirez Cost Himself A Call to the Hall of Fame?

By ⋅ April 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

October 27, 2004. That was the night. Euphoria spilling through the streets of Boston, the dream had come true. The Red Sox, after 86 years, had finally won the World Series and on the back of World Series MVP Manny Ramirez. As Red Sox Nation watched Manny sprint in joyously to the infield to celebrate [...]

Manny Ramirez Retires From Baseball

By ⋅ April 8, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Manny Ramirez will not see the Red Sox when the Rays come to town next week. Why? Manny has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball in an apparent response to news that he failed a steroid test in spring training. “Ramirez tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug during spring training and was recently informed [...]

Red Sox Spring Training (3/14-3/20): Rotation Set Thursday, Roster Trimmed Twice

By ⋅ March 21, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Sports of Boston’s coverage of Red Sox Spring Training rolls on! April 1 fast approaches, and the Red Sox Opening Day roster is definitely taking shape. Terry Francona announced Wednesday that Jon Lester would open the regular season against the Texas Rangers in Arlington. On Thursday, Francona set the rest of the starting rotation. John [...]

Extending Francona: If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It

By ⋅ February 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Sports Illustrated writer Jon Heyman tweeted Tuesday that the Red Sox “intend” to pick up manager Terry Francona’s two-year, $9 million extension, meaning that Francona will be with the ball club through 2013. Already the second-longest-tenured manager in Red Sox history, Francona and general manager Theo Epstein also tie Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams [...]

Et Tu Manny? Ramirez and Damon Both Sign With Rays

By ⋅ January 22, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

SI.com is reporting that the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to contracts with f0rmer Red Sox Manny Ramirez and Johnny Damon. According to Sports Illustrated, the deals are pending physicals and are one-year deals. Damon’s deal would be worth $5.25 million, plus a potential $750,000 in bonus money based on attendance, while Ramirez will be [...]

Red Sox Eliminated From 2010 Playoffs; Lose to White Sox in 9th

By ⋅ September 28, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Ever take a test in high school or college and know you totally bombed it? You sat down, looked at the exam, blanked on more than half of the answers, and just filled in bubble “C” all the way down, hoping to strike gold and pass the test? Well, that’s how the last couple weeks [...]

Overextended Papelbon Blows Game for Fizzling Red Sox

By ⋅ September 5, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Jonathan Papelbon entered the game in the eighth inning with the Red Sox clinging to a 4-3 lead and pinch hitter Manny Ramirez at the plate.  Everyone in the ballpark and watching on TV were hoping for a strikeout. Instead, he hit Manny, which was probably the second most desirable result. Papelbon worked the Red [...]

“Hurricane” Earl Delays Manny’s Return

By ⋅ September 4, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

As powerful Hurricane Earl headed right toward New England, hurricane warnings were issued for much of Massachusetts. The Red Sox, rightfully so, postponed Friday’s Red Sox-White Sox affair at Fenway Park, creating a doubleheader for Saturday. Then, a combination of wind shear from the jet stream, colder Atlantic Ocean waters, and an oncoming cold front [...]

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