A little late to the party on this one, but that's neither here nor there. As you've all heard by now Manny Ramirez will be returning to the Dodgers in 2010. Admittedly the hoopla surrounding his return was substantially less than his initial arrival in 2008, and subsequent signing in 2009. Another season of Manny was such a foregone conclusion that it didn't even warrant a post when news broke a week ago. That is until this email exchange my Dad and I had today.
DAD: I am anxiously awaiting your R.O.B post concerning Manny.
ME: What about him? He's on the team for another year. Can't really say its a surprise. Do you know you something I don't?
DAD: No. I just thought you might comment on his taking of all that money after his less than stellar performance, and after his suspension. He was a bust in the playoffs (edit: minus hitting home runs that isn't entirely correct), and he could learn something about playing from the young guys. He better not turn into a cancer in the clubhouse like he did in Boston. He better quit playing all of the balls to left field like they are coming off the green monster, and when spring training time comes he had better be ready to contribute. A lot of us want to see the Dodgers really finish the season right and he needs to be a part of it for it to happen.
Can't really raise an objection to the fielding or spring training remarks. Good to see someone thinking about spring before winter has even set in.
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Is your Dad a Pierre fan?
He lives close to enemy territory and is exposed to all sorts of Dodger hatred.
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