Manny will be a Phillies (version 3.11)

by **Bob Loblaw** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:31:53

FTN wrote:
my cousin mose wrote:isn't jeff allison the guy who has a similar comeback story to josh hamilton--out of the game for a few years due to drugs, etc?

yea. he loves the coke and the needle

Hell, who doesn't?

by **theycallmeSPIKE** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:35:44

my cousin mose wrote:isn't jeff allison the guy who has a similar comeback story to josh hamilton--out of the game for a few years due to drugs, etc?

Not sure i've heard of a comeback for Allison, altyhough I did hear of a relapse a year ago.
And why would the Red Sox want a left handed Hermida? Dont they need a stud righty to protect Big Papi?

by **CFP** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:58:04

RealKen:

The Phillies might take Ramirez, major-league sources say, but only if the deal were a "giveaway" -- say, outfielder Geoff Jenkins and a fringe prospect. The Red Sox could not make such a deal without hurting their team unless they acquired a slugger such as the Pirates' Jason Bay or Reds' Adam Dunn in a separate trade.

by **my cousin mose** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:12:28

CFP wrote:RealKen:
The Phillies might take Ramirez, major-league sources say, but only if the deal were a "giveaway" -- say, outfielder Geoff Jenkins and a fringe prospect. The Red Sox could not make such a deal without hurting their team unless they acquired a slugger such as the Pirates' Jason Bay or Reds' Adam Dunn in a separate trade.

for realsies?

does this seem idiotic to anyone else? i guess beggars can be choosers

by **stevemc** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:13:59

I can't fathom Epstein simply dumping Manny. How does it work if they decline the option? Can they then offer arbitration and get the picks?

by **Grotewold** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:15:33

CFP wrote:RealKen:
The Phillies might take Ramirez, major-league sources say, but only if the deal were a "giveaway" -- say, outfielder Geoff Jenkins and a fringe prospect. The Red Sox could not make such a deal without hurting their team unless they acquired a slugger such as the Pirates' Jason Bay or Reds' Adam Dunn in a separate trade.

In other news, Amaro wouldn't be opposed to receiving head from Gisele Bundchen.

by **my cousin mose** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:17:32

Grotewold wrote:
CFP wrote:RealKen:
The Phillies might take Ramirez, major-league sources say, but only if the deal were a "giveaway" -- say, outfielder Geoff Jenkins and a fringe prospect. The Red Sox could not make such a deal without hurting their team unless they acquired a slugger such as the Pirates' Jason Bay or Reds' Adam Dunn in a separate trade.

In other news, Amaro wouldn't be opposed to receiving head from Gisele Bundchen.

ha--only if it's a give away. and she buys dinner and booze first.

by **my cousin mose** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:19:55

i hope the mets come out of nowhere and trade for manny with the same type of shitbag they gave the twins for johan. then, i can plead insanity after i get arrested for my murderous rampage.

by **kenrosenthal** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:29:23

ESPN's Andrew Marchand says the deadline for a Manny trade might be 3pm CST today, as he has to sign paperwork 24 hours prior to a deal to waive his no-trade rights. However, it is possible that Ramirez already signed away his no-trade rights for some teams.

by **my cousin mose** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:37:19

rotoworld wrote:The Boston Herald reports that "a trade of Manny Ramirez continues to be more fantasy than fact."

Depending on who you believe, the Red Sox are either in serious talks with multiple teams or have few offers. Whatever the case, a deal seems unlikely before Thursday's deadline. Jul. 30 - 12:05 pm et

by **Monkeyboy** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 14:30:57

I'd like to get Manny, but if the deal includes Burrell, I'm going to personally punch Gillarmo in the face.

by **Squire** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 14:34:52

I think the Red Sox are just messing with Manny's mind to pay him back for his antics. If they thought they could pull off the Kendrick prank on him, I think they'd give that a shot too.

SQUIRE

by **mcare89** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 14:45:15

If we traded Geoff Jenkins and a fringe prospect for Manny Ramirez, I would cry tears of joy.

by **Monkeyboy** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 14:45:36

Yeh, it's possible they're just pretending to try to trade him, so they can tell him they tried.

by **21McBride** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 15:44:45

Hugging Harold Reynolds

Only In Philadelphia

Would fans spend years belittling Pat Burrell for his perennial under-performance, only to scoff at the idea of trading him for a two-time World Series-winning, first ballot Hall of Famer and the greatest RBI producer of his generation when such rumors surface.

The blogger is dissecting a Kevin Cooney article here

2) Ramirez and Burrell’s numbers are eerily similar this season. Burrell’s probably a better defensive outfielder as well.

This season. Say no more.

Last season, Burrell had one point on Manny in ops+

by **my cousin mose** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 16:01:40

rotoworld wrote:FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Marlins are interested in acquiring outfielder Manny Ramirez.

Rosenthal says the odds of a deal are unlikely, but cites a source who is convinced the Red Sox will "purge" Manny. Rosenthal says the Sox would pay the rest of his salary this season and trade him for Josh Willingham or Jeremy Hermida. Ramirez would waive his no-trade clause if the Marlins promised not exercise his option, and would decline arbitration.

by **GMAN** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 18:11:53

ESPN News reporting the Fish and Sox are in serious discussion about Manny.

by **CrashburnAlley** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 18:28:12

ESPN's bottom line says Olney reports Ramirez is going to the Marlins for three players. It didn't list any players specifically.

by **karn** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 18:29:21

I'm so f**king brunt.

by **td11** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 18:29:45

fack.

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