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sports.espn.go.com - 11/6/2008

Dodgers make very rich offer to Manny Ramirez

— sports.espn.go.com — The Los Angeles Dodgers want a full-length feature of the Manny Ramirez show after last season's short.... Multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday that general manager Ned Colletti made an offer to the free-agent outfielder. He wouldn't reveal the exact numbers but did say that it would be ... (more) Dodgers make very rich offer to Manny Ramirez

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bizofbaseball.com - 11/10/2008

Economy Sliding, MLB Free Agents Rising

— bizofbaseball.com — Economy down? So what. Scott Boras client Manny Ramirez should garner a near-record contract figure. The only... question is, how many years will it be? As the Major League Baseball free agent signing period begins in earnest – the first day teams can talk money with other teams’ free agents ... (more) Economy Sliding, MLB Free Agents Rising

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latimes.com - 11/6/2008

Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez valued at $45 million - Los Angeles Times

— latimes.com — Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti on Wednesday said the offer represented "the second-highest average annual value in... baseball" but declined to specify that value. Colletti today declined to comment. It is uncertain how the Dodgers structured the ... (more) Dodgers' offer to Manny Ramirez valued at $45 million - ...

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Cubs Rumors: Coco Crisp
OUT OF RIGHT FIELD — Just like last season, the Cubs appear to be interested in acquiring Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox. Would Crisp platoon with Reed Johnson in centerfield? Or would Reed Johnson platoon with Kosuke Fukudome in rightfield? Coco Crisp batted .283/.344/.407 with 20 steals in 118 games with the Red Sox last season. ...

Rumor Rundown: Why, yes! Pitching! (and other things, too)
The 'Ropolitans | NY Mets Baseball Blog — ... Nick Cafardo in the Boston Globe dishes two tidbits towards the Queens-faithful. On Pedro Martinez: Minaya said he hasn't ruled out Pedro Martínez pitching for the Mets next season, and it's his understanding that Martínez "can and wants to pitch somewhere next year."On Julio Lugo and Javier Vazquez: [Red Sox GM Theo] Epstein said Lugo is 100 percent recovered from his quadriceps tear and likely will play winter ball in the Dominican. There has been talk that the Mets ...

Thursday a.m. things
Lone Star Ball — ... , with scouting reports for each of them, and mentions that the BoSox have talked about Saltalamacchia and Teagarden.  The Boston Globe also mentions those two in connection with the BoSox. ...

Gold Love
Boston Dirt Dogs — ... Dodgers Make Manny an Offer He'll Probably Refuse A-Rod Would Still Be No. 1. Ramirez Is No. 2 Dodgers Make Ramirez an Offer Mazz: Handicapping the Field on Manny Nick Cafardo: "According to sources, the deal was 'two or three years' in length and contained an option year... A major league source indicated the Ramírez offer is worth between Johan Santana's average of $22.9 million per year and Alex Rodriguez's $27.5 million." -- 11.6.08, Boston Globe

A Platform I Can Believe In
Hockey From the Cheap Seats — ... to the Insight.com Bowl. No more rewards for their pathetic schedule and iconic name. 24. Make a rule that only 4 teams can make it into March Madness from each conference. I’m tired of watching a 6th place Big East team play a 5th place SEC team in the first round of the tournament. Stop rewarding mediocrity and reward some of the mid-majors that have great seasons. If you don’t think that’s fair; WIN YOUR GAMES! 25. Make Manny a Dodger! Health care? Overrated. Two separate wars on the other side of the ...

Catching Prospects
Over the Monster — ... First off, we can surmise that some players won't be discussed. Russell Martin is not available. Matt Wieters, Baltimore's young catcher, should also be off the table - he'll be a centerpiece of their rebuilding process. Geovany Soto just won Rookie of the Year for a contending team, so he's going nowhere. Leaving these people out, there are still some promising hitting catchers out there. ...