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Mets an unlikely destination for Manny

 
Even if the Mets were armed with sufficient young talent to satisfy the Red Sox and acquire Manny Ramirez -- even if they wanted to add to their payroll -- Ramirez's behavior might turn the Mets away. (link)

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