Manny being Manny *yawn*
Like many in RSN, I'm growing really tired of the Manny Ramirez show. First he hates Boston; then he loves it, can't imagine playing anywhere else. Then he says he'd rather play for the Angels - after all, when he was out there once for a game, he walked around the mall and no one bothered him. Then he wants to play for the Mets (and they apparently, really want him to play for them)
Now comes word that Manny has put his luxury penthouse in Boston up for sale. If you've got $6.9 million hanging around, you might want to check this out! 4500 square feet on the 37th floor of the Ritz Carlton, 4 bedrooms, 6 baths. Oh, and the Fenway-themed child's bedroom!
So, maybe he's really serious THIS time about wanting to get out. But I can't see where the New York fans will be any easier on him, or that the limelight won't shine as bright there. And I'm not sure there are many teams out there who can afford him and will put up with his antics. I was lucky enough to be at Fenway for the culmination of the Manny saga this summer. At the Friday game, he was booed by the Fans - after he didn't seem to have his heart in the game. On Saturday, he sat out - amidst rumors that he was about to be traded. On Sunday, as the trade deadline loomed at 4pm, we all sat in the stands, suddenly realizing that our Manny might really be going. When 4:00 passed, a visible relaxation took place. And then, Manny dramatically entered the game in the bottom of the 8th to pinch hit. It was an incredibly electric moment - people were on their feet cheering while Ortiz was standing at the plate with a 1-0 count (he was being intentionally walked). Manny stepped up to the plate - the crowd absolutely going nuts - and punched a shot up the center that scored Renteria for the go-ahead run. My goose bumps had goosebumps! And after the game, he tells Eric Frede that he can't imagine playing anyplace else.
Anyplace else, except Anaheim, I guess.
I say - let him go. He's in for a rude awakening!
Now comes word that Manny has put his luxury penthouse in Boston up for sale. If you've got $6.9 million hanging around, you might want to check this out! 4500 square feet on the 37th floor of the Ritz Carlton, 4 bedrooms, 6 baths. Oh, and the Fenway-themed child's bedroom!
So, maybe he's really serious THIS time about wanting to get out. But I can't see where the New York fans will be any easier on him, or that the limelight won't shine as bright there. And I'm not sure there are many teams out there who can afford him and will put up with his antics. I was lucky enough to be at Fenway for the culmination of the Manny saga this summer. At the Friday game, he was booed by the Fans - after he didn't seem to have his heart in the game. On Saturday, he sat out - amidst rumors that he was about to be traded. On Sunday, as the trade deadline loomed at 4pm, we all sat in the stands, suddenly realizing that our Manny might really be going. When 4:00 passed, a visible relaxation took place. And then, Manny dramatically entered the game in the bottom of the 8th to pinch hit. It was an incredibly electric moment - people were on their feet cheering while Ortiz was standing at the plate with a 1-0 count (he was being intentionally walked). Manny stepped up to the plate - the crowd absolutely going nuts - and punched a shot up the center that scored Renteria for the go-ahead run. My goose bumps had goosebumps! And after the game, he tells Eric Frede that he can't imagine playing anyplace else.
Anyplace else, except Anaheim, I guess.
I say - let him go. He's in for a rude awakening!
posted by Beth at 3:40 PM
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