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Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:21 am EST

Manny telling friends Yankees will offer 3-year deal

By Joe Zedalis

Only the the New York Yankees know how far they'll be willing to go to sign Manny Ramirez, but the slugger believes the Bombers will be a serious contender for his services, according to a report in the New York Daily News Sunday.

According to a source, Ramirez has told friends that he is confident the Yankees will offer him a contract of at least three years, one year longer than most team officials have said they would want to go.

Ramirez has no plans to get serious about any offers until after Mark Teixeira — a fellow Scott Boras client — makes a decision regarding his own future. Ramirez has already turned down a two-year, $45 million offer from the Dodgers and has told friends he is seeking a four-year deal in the $100 million range.

Should Teixeira return to Anaheim, the Yankees and Dodgers figure to be the main competitors for Ramirez. But if Teixeira signs with the Red Sox, the Angels would likely throw themselves in the mix, making it a wide-open race.

Source: New York Daily NewsNew Window

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  1. Face Masta Ace
    1. Posted by Face Masta Ace Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    Bring him to the Cardinals. I would gladly take him over Chris Duncan even though the defense is about the same. Come on Cardinals lets make a move and get somebody already. The Yankees just have way too much money with the economy the way it is. How much do you think they'll owe at the end of the year? Will their salary be more than 3 or 4 teams combined again?
  2. Jeff Thanasukarn
    2. Posted by Jeff Thanasukarn Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    anyways look at manny try and stir the pot... pushing a rumor amongst 'friends' that the yankees will pay for 3 years... trying to gut some other team for more money more years faster and faster
  3. ArtB
    3. Posted by ArtB Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    Manny is a great natural hitter and that swing oughta be good for at least three more productive seasons, at least - so long as his psyche does not get in the way of his swing. But, picture A-Rod and Manny in the same batting order, better than Ortiz and Manny even, for the next several years, with CC and AJ and Wang and Joba - my God! we shall win pennants and World Series galore!
  4. ArtB
    4. Posted by ArtB Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    Manny is a great natural hitter and that swing oughta be good for at least three more productive seasons, at least - so long as his psyche does not get in the way of his swing. But, picture A-Rod and Manny in the same batting order, better than Ortiz and Manny even, for the next several years, with CC and AJ and Wang and Joba - my God! we shall win pennants and World Series galore!
  5. The truth
    5. Posted by The truth Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm EDT

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    If Yankees sign Manny, then it would truely be a circus watching Manny and A-rod fighting to be on the daily newspapers covers.
  6. dion n
    6. Posted by dion n Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:54 pm EDT

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    forget manny, you need a dh and first baseman. go for adam dunn or ken griffey jr. less money and drama. yankmee32100
  7. davfied
    7. Posted by davfied Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    I can see Manny now. Attempting to run a down gapper in Death Valley.
  8. Brian Cashman
    8. Posted by Brian Cashman Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    manny will be my favorite signing. adam dunn would be on his heels. cashman is pushing all the buttons this year. confidence in him is what is needed. 3 years for manny would be perfect, it just picks up the giambi cash. GET HIM LOCKED UP.
  9. marto771
    9. Posted by marto771 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:09 pm EDT

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    "Friends"?? That man doesn't have any friends. To Hell with Manny Ramirez he is a selfish [profane]. He cares nothing about baseball or the team he plays for. He only cares about himself... just like Barry Bonds. And just like MLB did with Barry Bonds, I don't think anyone should sign Manny. $100M for 4 years....is he insane? He cannot even bend over to pick up a grounder, why does he think he is worth 100M to a team?
  10. 1yankeefan
    10. Posted by 1yankeefan Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:38 pm EDT

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    The only way to sign Manny is to make him cut that thing on his head and penalties in his contract if he quits during the season.I think he is a team cancer.That said maybe being a native New Yorker he really wants to finish his career as a Yankee.
  11. michael
    11. Posted by michael Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:19 pm EDT

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    i wish they could get ankiel.
  12. WolfpackSloan
    12. Posted by WolfpackSloan Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    The Yanks need a 1st baseman more than another OF. I'd rather see them sign Tex.
  13. bezley e
    13. Posted by bezley e Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    when manny was being manny in boston and they were winning world series i heard no complaints. give him a chance in new york it's hal's money not mine. if it works (i got a feeling it will) they got a world series ring. if not,
    well we have taken chances before.
  14. bezley e
    14. Posted by bezley e Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    the yankees signed swisher to play first i think they will probABLY STICK WITH THAT PLAN.
  15. bezley e
    15. Posted by bezley e Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    manny in right, nady in left, damon in center is a pretty weak defense. they will need some late inning defense say melky/gardner for center and right late innings . matsui dh
  16. bezley e
    16. Posted by bezley e Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    just saw a link that said yankees maybe in on tex so maybe i'm wrong about first base aand swisher
    what if they had the money to sign tex and manny? just IMAGINE 3. tex 4. arod 5. manny
  17. soxfan
    17. Posted by soxfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

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    The Yankees will sign him just to try to prove to everybody that Manny will be a pure team player instead of a selfish all about me player. But they gotta tell Manny there is no "I" in team. Girardi will go nuts once Manny decides not to run out hits or plays up the hamstring.
  18. Skully - Tulsa
    18. Posted by Skully - Tulsa Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    I don't think there would be a fight for front page covereage, because A-Rod is too involved with Madonna and they will play that to the hightest! God only knows where Manny's mind wanders--he's already the biggest baboon in the circus!!
  19. UNCLE B
    19. Posted by UNCLE B Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:01 pm EDT

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    Manny is not a team player he will not fit in with the YANKEES.They really dont need him..
  20. Tato
    20. Posted by Tato Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:57 pm EDT

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    World Series , Yesssss!!!!!
  21. Bryan
    21. Posted by Bryan Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    I would think 2 years with a team option.
  22. the head of ted williams
    22. Posted by the head of ted williams Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:40 pm EDT

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    demise!
  23. Jaime P
    23. Posted by Jaime P Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:27 pm EDT

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    the yankees will never learn . adding all these superstars will not get them anything.you have to build like tampa or the 80,s yankees .young and hungry players are the answer not selfish superstars.
  24. Adam
    24. Posted by Adam Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    You have to admit though, Manny leaves Boston, a team with a winning chance, because...he's crazy...and he's expecting some huge 6 year deal, worth like $150 million+, and now he's bragging about possibly getting a third year from the Yankees.

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