Contrary to popular belief, Los Angeles Dodgers GM Ned Coletti has yet to make any formal offers to unrestricted free agent left fielder Manny Ramirez. Ramirez, who played for the Dodgers for the last two months of the 2008 regular season and playoffs, has been declared the number one priority for the Dodgers this offseason by Coletti.

Amazingly enough, on the other hand, Mark Teixeira, another big name free agent, has not been mentioned at all by either the press or the Los Angeles Angels; the team he finished the season with after being traded by the Atlanta Braves. Read more »

Ninety years ago the greatest player in the history of Major League Baseball was traded. Crossing an arch rivalry, Babe Ruth cursed the Boston Red Sox for 86 years, before they were finally able to break it in 2004 and win the World Series. Now in 2008, perhaps another Boston great is trading his red socks for pinstripes.

Outfielder Manny Ramirez tops a free agent class filled with talented players like CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, Adam Dunn and A.J. Burnett. After an outstanding second half of the season and dominant postseason in a three-month stint with the Dodgers, Ramirez carries a big price tag.

“I want to see who is the highest bidder. Gas is up and so am I,” said Ramirez. Seeking a contract worth upwards of $25 million per year, Ramirez’s hefty salary will likely deter many teams from entering the bidding race.  Read more »