Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers have finally reportedly reached an agreement on a 2-year deal worth $45 million. Essentially, the first year provides Manny with $25 million while the second year — which Manny can opt-out of — would allow him to earn $20 million (I must note that some of the money is, in fact, deferred over a period of time).
Now, an opt-out clause could make things interesting next year, when the Yankees are looking for a full-time DH (assuming that they let go of Hideki Matsui). Manny would be a good fit. However, I also think that the team’s existing contracts (CC, A-Rod, Tex, etc.) sort of hamstring them from taking on other large commitments, especially if the economy continues to be a problem. Also, the Yankees will need to rebuild their OF in 2010, therefore, throwing money at one player (a DH-type) may not be the smartest move.
Still, despite issues pertaining to reason and fiscal practicality, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Manny end his career in the Bronx.
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My list for next offseason goes: Bay, Manny, Holliday.
Bay would be a great fit. I hope the Red Sox don’t lock him up.
I just wish he was better defensively. Then again, if he was, he would cost about as much as Holliday.
I wonder how much Holliday will cost, actually…
Hitting in Oakland could bring down his price. Of course, he could steal 20 bases again in order to make up for the lack of power. It’s probably unlikely, though, since the A’s don’t run.
Well they’ll have about $35 million coming off the books counting raises to Cano and Swisher, but not Wang(We don’t know how much he’ll make in 2010). They’ll also need a left fielder, center fielder, and a DH or catcher. So I’m not sure they can blow $25 million in one position. Plus like I said, they might need a catcher and not a DH.
I could see it happening because it’s the Yankees, but I think it’s unlikely.