Manny Being Manny

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If Manny Ramirez doesn’t be careful, he could be on the “Barry Bonds list.” By that I mean teams will look to avoid him due to the negative distraction that follows him wherever he goes.

The latest saga in the world of Manny involves a potential trade away from the Red Sox. Manny came out on Sunday and said that he would waive his no-trade clause if the Red Sox wanted to move him. Is it me? Or does this same exact thing happen every time the trade deadline rolls around?

It hasn’t exactly been a vintage Manny year to this point. He is currently batting .302 with 19 homers and 65 RBI on the season. Many teams would love to have his bat in the middle of their lineup, but they wouldn’t like the baggage that comes with him.

Earlier this season, Manny pushed the traveling secretary on the ground because she didn’t have enough seats for his family and friends. This woman was over 60-years-old. Manny has also brought a cell phone into the outfield with him, and he has made calls in between innings. What the heck is wrong with this guy?

Does he not take the game seriously? His career numbers would indicate that he does take it seriously. He’s a lock for the hall of fame, and he has one of the sweetest home run swings anyone has ever seen. People can not hold this guy to different standards than everyone else. Whether it is Manny being Manny, or Manny being stupid, someone needs to send this guy a message, and that is exactly what Theo Epstein is trying to do by talking trade. I expect him to remain in Boston, because his bat is not so easy to replace.

 

–MICHAEL GANCI