Manny's back: Ramirez to join A's

[MaineDem]

Slugger Manny Ramirez told ESPN's Pedro Gomez that he has signed with the Athletics. According to ESPN, the contract is worth "about $500,000."

Ramirez, 39, will miss the first 50 games of the regular season, as he retired last season rather than serving a suspension for violating the league's drug policy as a member of the Rays. The incident was the second such infraction for Ramirez.

http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21178236/mannys-back-ramirez-join

Oh dear!

[chelsea0011]

1. When 100=50

He retires las t year and gets a free 50 off his suspension? Why pot give him the full 100 off? MLB is a joke with this BS.

[trumad]

2. Do you know how better the movie Moneyball would have been if Manny had been in the cast?

[KamaAina]

3. Well, at least he'll keep the A's in the Sporting Green

the SF Chronicle calls its sports section the "Sporting Green" and even prints it on light green paper!

[Auggie]

4. Is Manny done being Manny?

That's a young, impressionable squad in Oakland. Could be a good influence if Manny behaves himself. At $500,000 -- virtually a pittance -- I have to believe he's sincere about going out on a high note. If he can't produce at the bat, I hope he can instill some team swagger and -- dare I say -- leadership.

[El Supremo]

5. Leadership? You're kidding right?

I just hope he can still hit.

[Auggie]

6. Nope

[hughee99]

7. Headline could have read "A's sign A-Hole". n/t

[bluedigger]

8. That's Mantastic!

Henceforth, all superlatives must incorporate part of the attributed player's name.

[Auggie]

9. Mannyball

Courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle