bleacherreport.com - 7/28/2008
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Unfortunately, the Red Sox have finally had the last straw with All-Star slugger, Manny Ramirez. This may bring good or bad news.
Trade talks have popped up around Ramirez, and in an interview on the radio today he said he was open and would waive his 10-and-5 rights if the Red Sox found a trade for 11-time All Star.
Since the 1995 season, the lowest batting average posted by Ramirez is .292, and since 1995, Ramirez has only failed to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 two times; in 2007 and 1997. ...
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... .500 who's miserable as opposed to a guy that hands out bouquets to his teammates and is hitting a buck 45," said manager Terry Francona. "You move on."The Sox have until November 9th to pick up Manny's $20 million option for 2009. There is also a $20 million option for 2010, with this being the final year of his guaranteed eight-year, $160 million contract. Added Manny, "Enough is enough." [Boston Herald] | [Bats] | [The Fanhouse] | [Bleacher Report]
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