Finally, it looks as if the Manny Saga is over.
The big news,:ESPNdeportes is reporting the Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on a deal with Ramirez. The Los Angeles Times' T.J. Simers says Manny is on his way to meet the man and is thankful for the L.A. fans.
By the way, why is it The Worldwide Leader keeps showing highlights of Ramirez torching the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS? I know, the World Champs won. But I keep seeing Cole Hamels' head whip back on that one bomb and Phillies fans can't help but worry he's going to hurt his neck.
The offseason's other big name, Alex Rodriguez, is in trouble again. This time it's a cyst on his hip. He could miss the World Baseball Classic
In other World Baseball Classic News:
- Derek Jeter played against the New York Yankees. Is it a sign of things to come?
- Bernie Williams is enjoying his second go-round with the WBC
A quick glance at the region's home teams:
- The Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones hopes he can help baseball bring in more black players. Hayden Penn is working his way back on the organization's good graces.
- The Washington Nationals are rebuilding their bullpen from scratch.
- The Phillies are still looking for left-handed relief. Watch for Jimmy Rollins on Letterman
- In New York Mets camp, former star Darryl Strawberry speaks candidly about steroids. Meanwhile, the news gets grimmer for Johan Santana.
- Last season, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon told us eight equaled nine, now he's saying, "What, me worry?" Plus, David Price isn't the only impressive young hurler the Rays have.
- Who could have guessed? J.D. Drew has health concerns.
- ESPN's Tiny Tim Kurjkian is always excitable. Today he looks at The Best Organization in Baseball.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have several relievers who throw with their left hand. But do they have any true lefties?
- Aramis Ramirez wants to retire a Cub.
Looking across the Major Leagues:
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