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Manny Ramirez would look great out in left field...

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Aug 25, 2010 6:16 PM
For the Cincinnati Reds.

Come on Walt!
Aug 25, 2010 6:16pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:22 PM
I'm mixed on it.

He's not the same Manny, but IF he can get the stick back; he would be much better than the platoon of Gomes/Nix AT the plate. I still would take both those guys over him in the field though.
Aug 25, 2010 6:22pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:24 PM
wildcats20;461671 wrote:I'm mixed on it.

He's not the same Manny, but IF he can get the stick back; he would be much better than the platoon of Gomes/Nix AT the plate. I still would take both those guys over him in the field though.

He's clutch as hell, too. Not to mention he's been there before, which is what this team needs down the stretch.
Aug 25, 2010 6:24pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:26 PM
Right. That's what I mean if he can get his stick back, I say pull the trigger yesterday lol
Aug 25, 2010 6:26pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:26 PM
I agree with wildcats. My gut says no but I think it would be an interesting pickup.
Aug 25, 2010 6:26pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:27 PM
I'll put it this way.

If Walt makes it happen, I won't be mad. If he doesn't do anything, I won't be mad.
Aug 25, 2010 6:27pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:30 PM
wildcats20;461682 wrote:I'll put it this way.

If Walt makes it happen, I won't be mad. If he doesn't do anything, I won't be mad.


This is how I feel too. $4mil is a ton of cash for 1 month and I'm not sold that he's healthy. He'd be amazing in GABP though and it's a pretty easy LF to play if he's healthy and motivated.
Aug 25, 2010 6:30pm
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Aug 25, 2010 6:31 PM
Tickets in the 2nd deck in left field would sell out immediately.
Aug 25, 2010 6:31pm
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Aug 25, 2010 9:08 PM
I don't like anything about it. Reds don't need a former primma donna.

I don't want Manny's karma.
Aug 25, 2010 9:08pm
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Aug 25, 2010 9:41 PM
Guy....IF he gets his stick back? When, and I may have missed it, did he ever lose it. He is hitting .309 this year with decent power for a 38 year old. He still has a phenomenal eye at the plate, and still drives in runs. If he had a healthy hammy, his numbers would solid and better than the average OFer imo.
Aug 25, 2010 9:41pm
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Aug 25, 2010 9:44 PM
Laley23;462023 wrote:Guy....IF he gets his stick back? When, and I may have missed it, did he ever lose it. He is hitting .309 this year with decent power for a 38 year old. He still has a phenomenal eye at the plate, and still drives in runs. If he had a healthy hammy, his numbers would solid and better than the average OFer imo.

Guess I just didn't realize he was still hitting at that clip.
Aug 25, 2010 9:44pm
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Aug 25, 2010 9:50 PM
nope....not buying
Aug 25, 2010 9:50pm
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dave

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Aug 25, 2010 10:08 PM
manny 2-2, 2 doubles, 2 walks tonight.

he's putting on an audition for someone. i hope the cards don't get him.
Aug 25, 2010 10:08pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:25 PM
Isn't there a pecking order to claiming a player off waivers?? As in the division leaders and then everyone else?
Aug 25, 2010 10:25pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:33 PM
I know the NL gets first dibs, then the AL. I'm not sure about the division leaders. But I mean he's got a full no trade clause, so it's not like he would go to the Astros or Mariners.
Aug 25, 2010 10:33pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:36 PM
my heart says "NO"

my brain says "NO"

however, Walt is the man, and if Walt says "GO", dammit...


we "GO"
Aug 25, 2010 10:36pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:37 PM
It goes by record and resets every 24 hours I believe.

If the Reds wanted Manny Ramirez, every team except for the Padres would have to pass on him. So the odds are VERY slim IMO.

For an AL team to win the claim, every NL team would have to pass and all the AL teams ahead of them. That's why I don't get the Manny to the White Sox rumors. The chances that he even gets to them is remote. They have 24 teams ahead of them on the waiver wire.
Aug 25, 2010 10:37pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:39 PM
It goes worst NL record to best NL record, then worst AL record to best AL record. Nobody out of contention will claim him though, so in the NL the first team he might go to would be the Rockies.

If no NL teams claim him the White Sox are the worst contending team record wise so he will go there.


Who knows if he will accept a trade anywhere but I'm pretty sure he would as he isn't liked in LA anymore.
Aug 25, 2010 10:39pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:43 PM
Azubuike24;462101 wrote:It goes by record and resets every 24 hours I believe.

If the Reds wanted Manny Ramirez, every team except for the Padres would have to pass on him. So the odds are VERY slim IMO.

For an AL team to win the claim, every NL team would have to pass and all the AL teams ahead of them. That's why I don't get the Manny to the White Sox rumors. The chances that he even gets to them is remote. They have 24 teams ahead of them on the waiver wire.


The Braves had a better record when he was placed on waivers then the Reds, so Reds have priority over them.

The White Sox have to hope all 7 NL contending teams pass so they are 8th. In reality though San Diego and SF definitely won't get him, Cards have Holliday. I have no idea if Atlanta or Colorado is interested.
Aug 25, 2010 10:43pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:50 PM
I'll pass, Cincinnati already gets a pretty bad rep as it is.
Aug 25, 2010 10:50pm
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Aug 25, 2010 10:59 PM
hes automatic is the playoffs but he would be better as a dh in the al
Aug 25, 2010 10:59pm
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Aug 26, 2010 7:29 AM
Manny, Ocho, and T.O. all in the same city? Could be interesting!
Aug 26, 2010 7:29am
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Aug 26, 2010 8:45 AM
baseballstud24;462220 wrote:Manny, Ocho, and T.O. all in the same city? Could be interesting!

Cincinnati will be covered in smug (and not the Hybrid car kind).

Aug 26, 2010 8:45am
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Aug 26, 2010 1:48 PM
I'm not sold on Manny being completely healthy. He's not his normal self, and no matter what he's done in years past, I'm worried about this season. He's not done anything this year, and while a lot of that is a result of his injuries, even when healthy he's not been typical Manny. I'd rather not have him on the team, but if he ends up there - o'well. I'm really not big on giving up anything just to have him on the team. With that said, Gomes has cooled his bat and his play in left field seems to have taken a turn for the worse. Maybe we need an upgrade, but I really don't think that Manny would be that much of an upgrade over Gomes or Nix.
Aug 26, 2010 1:48pm
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Aug 26, 2010 1:56 PM
OhioStatePride2003;462603 wrote:I'm not sold on Manny being completely healthy. He's not his normal self, and no matter what he's done in years past, I'm worried about this season. He's not done anything this year, and while a lot of that is a result of his injuries, even when healthy he's not been typical Manny. I'd rather not have him on the team, but if he ends up there - o'well. I'm really not big on giving up anything just to have him on the team. With that said, Gomes has cooled his bat and his play in left field seems to have taken a turn for the worse. Maybe we need an upgrade, but I really don't think that Manny would be that much of an upgrade over Gomes or Nix.

Aug 26, 2010 1:56pm