Manny Gets New Deal

According to the source, the offer is for two years and $45 million, but it is structured differently than the Dodgers' previous offer at those numbers. This deal would pay Ramirez $25 million in the first year, with a player-only option for $20 million for the second season. The previous offer had been structured this way: $15 million for 2009, $22.5 million for 2010, a team option for 2011 for $22.5 million or a $7.5 million buyout. The Dodgers had also previously offered salary arbitration, which was rejected, and most recently a straight one-year, $25 million deal. ESPN

This whole Manny situation is annoying the fuck out of me. It has really made me strongly dislike both Manny and Boras so much. I love how Manny isn't getting a long term contract, but I also hate how the Dodgers are starting to bend. Manny is one of the premier players in the MLB, but his doucheness has really destroyed my faith in him. I always liked Manny as a Red Sox player, but he is just a greedy asshole who doesn't care about anyone but himself. As for the Dodgers bending, they have too. Their whole offense gauges on Manny Ramirez and without him they are not the same team, or even close to a playoff team. The Dodgers will be a slightly better team with him, but with that terrible pitching staff look for the Giants to take over the top spot in the highly competitive NL West.