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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
Yes,that would be the same Manny Ramirez that got fined yesterday by the Bosox for not even taking one step to first base after hitting a come-backer to the pitcher on Monday.
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I have to admit that I didn't see that, or even hear of it. But I still think that's unusual. As far as trotting in the outfield, he's obviously not the fastest guy you could put out there, but I've never seen him loaf on a ball that he "should've" gotten to.
And maybe it's just me, but I
like the guy. He seems personable and he seems to be a positive in the dugout (with the obvious exception of his comments during the Williams/Duquette/Kerrigan fiasco last year, but who can blame him for that?).
I would guess that I see a lot more of Manny's games than you do, and I would disagree strongly that he "routinely" turns doubles into singles. I've never heard anybody make that criticism of him before.
I'll check out the Globe piece, but I think you've way overstated Manny's downside. Again, just my biased opinion. (But you're wrong!!
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Chuck