Manny Ramirez has rejected the Dodgers' latest contract offer, the team revealed in a press release Thursday night.
"We love Manny Ramirez," owner Frank McCourt said, "And we want Manny back, but we feel we are negotiating against ourselves. When his agent finds those ‘serious offers’ from other clubs, we’ll be happy to re-start the negotiations." It's hard to believe a two-year, $45 million deal, with the second year at his option, still wasn't enough for Manny at this late date. Perhaps he really will miss the start of the season.
"We love Manny Ramirez," owner Frank McCourt said, "And we want Manny back, but we feel we are negotiating against ourselves. When his agent finds those ‘serious offers’ from other clubs, we’ll be happy to re-start the negotiations." It's hard to believe a two-year, $45 million deal, with the second year at his option, still wasn't enough for Manny at this late date. Perhaps he really will miss the start of the season.