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[Macker]

I always find it amazing how many pro baseball players end up on the disabled list just before opening day?

[AxlsMainMan]

Manny Ramirez To The Rays: Five Reasons Tampa Bay Should Reel Him In

By Matt Esposito

(Featured Columnist) on August 14, 2010

With a rehabilitation assignment approaching later this week, Manny Ramirez is nearly ready to return from a calf injury that has sidelined him for nearly a month.

While his return may be anticipated; his days in Dodger blue could be numbered, as the the likelihood of him being traded is still very high.

If a move is imminent, there are a handful of destinations that could prove to be a good fit for the veteran slugger. Many of suitors would likely be contenders that could use some extra pop in the lineup.

One team that fits that criteria and would definitely benefit from Manny's services is the Tampa Bay Rays. Currently leading the AL Wild Card race, the Rays seem to be willing to push the envelope to do whatever they can to win the AL East, and the 2010 World Series.

If they acquired Manny Ramirez, he would certainly be an intricate piece of the Rays playoff puzzle, and a very smart acquisition.

Here are the five biggest reasons that the Rays take a risk and bring Manny in for their playoff push.

A return to the AL East for Manny Ramirez would develop into one of the most compelling story lines down the stretch in Major League Baseball this year. The rivalry that the Red Sox and Yankees have built has grown into one of the most unparalleled in all of sports.

If the Rays added Manny, it gives the Red Sox and Yankees another reason to be frustrated with the increasingly pesky Rays franchise. In the eyes of the Yankees especially right now, the Rays are a solid up and coming organization.

With Manny Ramirez added to the squad, it gives the Rays a player that Yankee fans simply hate. The Red Sox would also have to see the Rays differently as well. It would add another dimension to an AL East that is built on rivalries, and it would be very good for the game.

Tensions would easily rise between the Rays and Yankees, making every game between the two that much more intriguing and meaningful. The second half of the 2010 season would become much more storied if Manny moves back to the AL East.

More here: http://bleacherrepor...l-him-in#page/1

[Kujo]

That would be a huge move for the Rays. Manny usually behaves and commits himself to winning when he changes uniforms. Putting him in the Rays lineup combined with their pitching staff and that should scare the shit out of all the teams in contention for the playoffs.

[JONEZY]

Go Cardinals

[Kujo]

Mets suck and it is time to trade Johan Santana to a team that has a chance at winning and get some prospects in return. The man is wasting some great years on a team that has no direction thanks to a piss poor GM and Manager. Here's to hoping that Torre takes the managers job next year.

[freedom78]

Go Cardinals

Banned

[AxlsMainMan]

Yanks still can't get it done against the Blue Jays.

[AxlsMainMan]

Manny Ramirez going on waivers?
By Mark J. Miller

Tue Aug 24 02:36am PDT

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez has spent the last couple of years in Southern California and a friend of his tells Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown, "Manny's days in L.A. are over."

Brown reports that Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti will put Ramirez on waivers this week.

The 38-year-old veteran of 17 years has full no-trade rights. Any team that wants him will have to get negotiations done by midnight on Aug. 31 if the team wants him on the postseason roster.

He's hitting .312 in 62 games but has only slugged eight homers this year. Three trips to the DL have a lot to do with that.

Brown reports that the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox, and an undetermined National League team all called Colletti at the trading deadline this year to see if Ramirez was available. But no deal happened because the Dodgers thought they were still in the National League West race and Ramirez was on the DL.

http://sports.yahoo....?urn=mlb-264670

[Kujo]

I could see AL teams being interested but what NL team would want him in their outfield at this point in his career?

[AxlsMainMan]

Fingers crossed for The Rays so I can seem him at the Dome next month.

[Kujo]

If he is healthy, he would do some damage in that park. Still remember seeing Frank Thomas hit the 3rd level light tier in the 3rd Rays home game ever. Its always interesting to see an opposing player get a standing ovation.

[cotis]

Wherever Manny goes, he won't be playing the OF. If a team puts a claim in on him they're going to want his DH'ing services.

[Kujo]

I would certainly hope so. I read that the White Sox are saying they will claim him if he gets to them.

[AxlsMainMan]

Went to the Yanks/Jays game tonight - should have some pictures up tomorrow.

[Timothy]

You didn't let your date get hit with a fail ball did you?