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**IrishinTN** · 08-01-2008, 10:56 AM

I gues we'll see how much Manny's cancer had infected the rest of the club house. I hate that he's gone, but I also hated that he quit on them and couldn't be counted on the rest of this season. And, oh by the way, let's not forget this frees up $13 million more in payroll for the Sox to get whoever they want this offseason.

**KAPLAN** · 08-01-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishinTN

I gues we'll see how much Manny's cancer had infected the rest of the club house. I hate that he's gone, but I also hated that he quit on them and couldn't be counted on the rest of this season. And, oh by the way, let's not forget this frees up $13 million more in payroll for the Sox to get whoever they want this offseason.

I do not think the Sux really cared about the 13 million. They are going to do there FA thing with or without Manny. Ortiz just lost alot of protection. Now someone just has to tell the Rays that the joke is over and to get out of first. Nice move for LA, I think they will win their division. Joe Torre now has to manage Manny and Nomar. The irony.

ACamp1900 · 08-01-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve

lol hopefully boston never wins again and we can call it the curse of manny

I like it

Newc · 08-01-2008, 02:51 PM

Haha, I've tried to hold my opinions when I saw this thread because as a Sox fan I am effected by this on more than one level.

When the whole fiasco was going on I was all doom and gloom, get rid of Manny NOW!!! However, as it has began to sink in, and I have looked over the picture tribute to Manny over on the Sons of Sam Horn site, I am growing more and more depressed. I love Manny Ramirez and think he is quite possibly one of the greatest RH hitters of all time. Absolutely clutch, with a beautiful swing and an even better eye. The guy was just a pure hitting machine.

I really wish this all could have been avoided. The whole organization has to claim some blame here. The FO and Manny both acted poorly throughout all of this. But I guess it was just time to move on and each go their separate ways.

Regardless, Manny will always be one of my favorite players of all time, right there behind Ted Williams, and he is even more special because I have watched his whole career in a Sox uni. I remember in Dec of 2000, when he first donned that Sox jersey smiling ear to ear and I made thought the Sox would win atleast 4 rings during his stay here....2/4 isn't so bad.

Good luck to Manny in LA and throughout the rest of his career. As long as he stays out of pinstripes I will continue to root for him wherever he plays. Thanks for all the memories Manny!!

**aaronb** · 08-01-2008, 04:13 PM

I actually think Pittsburgh came out really strong in this deal. 4 high profile prospects in return for a Jason Bay that would have been gone before they were competative again anyway. 3 of the prospects are MLB ready right now. Moss takes Bay's LF spot. LaRoche fills the gaping hole at 3rd. Hansen competes for a now vacant Closer's role. Morris was a #1 pick, and has the most upside of anyone in the deal. Pirate fans finally have to feel good about the future.

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IrishinTN Everything in moderation Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mt. Juliet, TN Posts: 288 Cash: 11,113.84 Bank: 48,757.08 Total Bankroll: 59,870.93 Donate	I gues we'll see how much Manny's cancer had infected the rest of the club house. I hate that he's gone, but I also hated that he quit on them and couldn't be counted on the rest of this season. And, oh by the way, let's not forget this frees up $13 million more in payroll for the Sox to get whoever they want this offseason. __________________ "A fool believes they are only ignorant" - Ben Franklin

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Newc Peter Gammons Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,168 Cash: 2,343.42 Bank: 20,648.90 Total Bankroll: 22,992.32 Donate	Haha, I've tried to hold my opinions when I saw this thread because as a Sox fan I am effected by this on more than one level. When the whole fiasco was going on I was all doom and gloom, get rid of Manny NOW!!! However, as it has began to sink in, and I have looked over the picture tribute to Manny over on the Sons of Sam Horn site, I am growing more and more depressed. I love Manny Ramirez and think he is quite possibly one of the greatest RH hitters of all time. Absolutely clutch, with a beautiful swing and an even better eye. The guy was just a pure hitting machine. I really wish this all could have been avoided. The whole organization has to claim some blame here. The FO and Manny both acted poorly throughout all of this. But I guess it was just time to move on and each go their separate ways. Regardless, Manny will always be one of my favorite players of all time, right there behind Ted Williams, and he is even more special because I have watched his whole career in a Sox uni. I remember in Dec of 2000, when he first donned that Sox jersey smiling ear to ear and I made thought the Sox would win atleast 4 rings during his stay here....2/4 isn't so bad. Good luck to Manny in LA and throughout the rest of his career. As long as he stays out of pinstripes I will continue to root for him wherever he plays. Thanks for all the memories Manny!!

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aaronb Walk-On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 83 Cash: 42.32 Bank: 2,954.60 Total Bankroll: 2,996.92 Donate	I actually think Pittsburgh came out really strong in this deal. 4 high profile prospects in return for a Jason Bay that would have been gone before they were competative again anyway. 3 of the prospects are MLB ready right now. Moss takes Bay's LF spot. LaRoche fills the gaping hole at 3rd. Hansen competes for a now vacant Closer's role. Morris was a #1 pick, and has the most upside of anyone in the deal. Pirate fans finally have to feel good about the future.

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