As the hot stove rumors swirl about Manny Ramirez being traded this week, I want to go on record saying I'm against it. Here is a guy who's averaged 35 homeruns, 102 rbi's and a batting average of .325 over his career. Say what you want about his perceived attitude or lack of fielding ability (which I disagree with by the way...), the guy just FN rakes! Year in and year out.
I don't care who they pick up to replace him (or most likely multiple players to replace him), no one will give you what he brings to the table. With out him in the lineup batting 4th, expect Big Papi to be walked about 200 times next year...... Frustrating......
The only deal I think is exceptable is one in which the Yankees did with Sheffield. You better get someones top minor league pitching prospects which 1) will either turn into a stud pitcher down the road or 2) they can turn around (within a year or 2) and deal for someone else's stud player. That's it...
Here's 1 Red Sox fan that'll miss "Manny being Manny".
Ciao,
Bill
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