Ramirez Has Signed Ticket Out Of Boston

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Theo Epstein's job for the next week has just gotten a little harder. Already on a mission to land a relief pitcher to help turn around the bullpen, Epstein must now focus time on attempts to land a power hitting outfielder. Manny Ramirez has all but secured his exit from Boston possibly before seasons end. Should Boston be able to land a bat before the July 31 trade deadline Ramirez will ... [link]

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Might Sox Try To Trade Ramirez?
Published 7/26/2008 by Cork Gaines at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Around The Bases says that if Theo Epstein can trade for a power hitting outfielder, the Sox may decide to place Ramirez on waivers in hopes that another team will claim his contract. If nobody claims Ramirez, the Sox may be willing to release Ramirez and swallow the remainder of his '08 salary. ...

Manny Ramirez May Be Faking A Knee Injury. Writers Call For Trade.
Published 7/26/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... his services for this season alone. Speaking of contracts, the Sox have team options for 2009 and 2010, so they will be able to decide whether or not they want to pay him again, or just let him go at the end of the season. While that would free up $20M per year to spend elsewhere, Manny is still an elite hitter, and the Sox would be hard pressed to replace his bat in the lineup, at any price. It is rumored that Sox GM Theo Epstein would consider trading Manny. If he could lure away someone like Matt Holliday, maybe it would be worth shopping ...

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