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The Los Angeles Dodgers have pulled Manny Ramirez from Thursday's game because of wet weather and field conditions. Even though the game will be played in its entirety, fans will be able to redeem their tickets from Thursday for a ticket of equal value based on availability to any future Monday ...
How do you say thank you? I know how Manny Ramirez does
mvn.com — Lets just talk for a moment, sports aside. Lets say that you were caught running a deep-rooted... drug cartel out of your lovely little two bedroom apartment and were promptly evicted from your place. What once was a comforting roof amid a family-friendly neighborhood is now nothing more ... (more) How do you say thank you? I know how Manny Ramirez does
It's a pretty shaky suspension bridge for Manny Ramirez - Los Angeles Times
It's a pretty shaky suspension bridge for Manny Ramirez - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — While the Dodgers were playing the 42nd game of Manny Ramirez's 50-game suspension Tuesday, Manny Ramirez was... doing something very strange. He was playing for the Dodgers. Well, not exactly, but close enough, as he was playing on a Dodgers-sponsored ... (more) It's a pretty shaky suspension bridge for Manny Ramirez ...
Q&A: Estes 'not retired,' still wants to play in bigs | www.rgj.com | Reno Gazette-Journal
rgj.com — Shawn Estes won 19 games for the San Francisco Giants in 1997, as well as 15 for... the Giants in 2000 and 15 for the Colorado Rockies in 2004. But after a nine-year major-league career, it was reported last week that the 36-year-old left-hander had ... (more) Q&A: Estes 'not retired,' still wants to play in bigs | ...
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Why is Manny Ramirez Playing Baseball?
New York Yankees Fan Blog — ... Apparently when Manny Ramirez is suspended, that's when. There appears to be a loophole in the terms of the suspension and Manny and the Dodgers are taking advantage of it. Yes, Manny Ramirez can play baseball. We'll just call it " a rehab assignment ". He was assigned to the Dodgers' AAA affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes, this week and started Tuesday's game (went 0-for-2) and Wednesday's game (0-for-1 with a walk) before huge crowds. He was supposed to start Thursday's game, but was pulled from the lineup due to inclement weather . Even though the game was played, the ...

Triple-A Team Finds Tenuous Manny/Steroids Link [Manny Ramirez]
Deadspin — ... series, and I'm guessing more were interested in seeing Manny than the Nashville Sounds. Ill-gotten gains, you say? So does Albuquerque President Ken Young, who donated $10,000 to the Taylor Hooton Foundation, an anti-steroid charity. "I'm not going to say they're not connected," he said (or didn't say). Manny's stay wasn't without drama. A standing room only crowd was disappointed when he left the stadium 40 minutes into a 54-minute rain delay. But no worries: refunds for everyone! Said Manny: You know me. Occasionally, I'll be ...

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albuquerque.isotopes.milb.com 6/28/2009 — The Albuquerque Isotopes, in conjunction with their Major League partner the Los Angeles Dodgers, will be making a donation of $10,000 to The Taylor Hooton Foundation. The presentation will be made prior to Friday night's game vs. the Nashville ...
Manny Ramirez ducks out of rain-delayed Albuquerque game - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 6/26/2009 — The standing-room-only crowd was treated to a disappearing act by Manny Ramirez, who was never in sight once the gates of the ballpark opened because Dodgers management didn't want him to risk playing on a soaked outfield. Forty minutes into a ...
Manny Doesn't Spread the Love
sonsofstevegarvey.com 7/1/2009 — Via True Blue LA comes this unsavory item : Manny Ramirez, in five minor league games split between Albuquerque and Inland Empire (San Bernardino) chose not to buy the spread for either his Isotopes or 66ers teammates. The above tidbit came in the form of a rumor spread among visiting ...
Manny Back
hardballtimes.com 6/24/2009 — Now if you turn your attention to the center ring, I give you Manny Ramirez , standing on his head while riding on the back of a flaming horse! Or something! Ramirez, easing back into playing shape after a 50-game drug suspension, suited up for the Albuquerque Isotopes as they beat Nashville ...
You Can, However, Chase Drug Suppliers
sonsofstevegarvey.com 6/26/2009 — Manny Ramirez's last game with the Albuquerque Isotopes was under a cloud, both literally (it was wet) and figuratively (as the Drug Enforcement Agency, with the cooperation of MLB, is chasing the doctors who prescribed Manny PEDs ). Indeed, Pedro Bosch is under quite a lens: As Los Angeles ...
How do you say thank you? I know how Manny Ramirez does
community.foxsports.com 6/24/2009 — Lets just talk for a moment, sports aside. Lets say that you were caught running a deep-rooted drug cartel out of your lovely little two bedroom apartment and were promptly evicted from your place. What once was a comforting roof amid a family-friendly neighborhood is now nothing more than a ...
Manny Official for Tuesday
sonsofstevegarvey.com 6/21/2009 — From Ken Gurnick at Dodgers.com : Suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez agreed to start a Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday night at Triple-A Albuquerque, Dodgers manager Joe Torre announced Saturday. [...] Club management is hoping he will play three games in Albuquerque, take a day off ...
Fans Don’t Care That Much about Drugs
baseballmusings.com 6/23/2009 — Manny Ramirez is packing in the fans : J.J. Gutierrez, a 15-year-old baseball fan, didn’t mince words when asked about Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez. “He’s a cheater,” Gutierrez said. “But I still want to see him play.” Gutierrez and his ...
Manny’s Minor League Progress
novafantasysports.com 6/28/2009 — Manny Ramirez’s minor league assignment started on June 3rd where he went 0/2 playing for the Dodgers Triple A team the Albuquerque Isotopes. On Wednesday June 24th Manny went 0/1 with a walk in his final game with the Isotopes. Last night Manny started his stint with Class A Inland Empire ...
The Manny Ramirez Traveling Circus Arrives In Albuquerque
truebluela.com 6/23/2009 — More photos » by Morry Gash - AP He's baaaaaaack! Browse more photos » Manny Ramirez will begin his rehabilitation assignment ...
Manny goes silent and then flees AlbuquerqueFOXSports.com News for MLB 6/26/2009
Manny Ramirez went silent. Then, Manny left the building. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger made himself scarce in the clubhouse and didn't talk to reporters as he came out for warmups for his final game with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes on ...
Mannywood will return tooL.A. Times - Baseball News 6/26/2009
Dodgers plan to bring back promotional seats. > When Manny Ramirez returns to Dodger Stadium, so does Mannywood.
Manny Ramirez' Mid-Suspension Party: MLB Allows, ESPN GlorifiesBleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
You can’t blame New Mexico residents for flocking to the Albuquerque Isotopes’ stadium for Manny Ramirez’ cameo appearance.  After all, New Mexico is one of the 25 states without a professional team; it is completely void of ...
Why Can Manny Ramirez Play in the Minor Leagues During His Suspension?Bleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
Forgive my ignorance on the matter, as I'm not well-versed in MLB rules and regulations, but why in the world is a suspended player allowed to play in the minor leagues before making their post-suspension major league debut? Now obviously I ...
Los Angeles Dodgers Need to Hold on to Outfielder Juan PierreBleacher Report - MLB 6/26/2009
Juan Pierre will head back to the bench when Manny Ramirez returns from his 50-game suspension, confirmed Joe Torre. Prior to this season started, the Dodgers gave Pierre and his agent permission to talk to other teams in hopes of working out a ...