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Manny Ramirez

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  • Manny Ramirez is a Major League Baseball left fielder who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was put on a 50-game suspension in May of 2009 after failing a substance abuse test. He will not be able to return to week until July 3, 2009.

    Ramirez addressed his Dodgers teammates on May 15, 2009, and apologized for the "mistake."ESPN.com: Manny Apologizes to Dodger Teammates On the same day, the Los Angeles Times reported that Ramirez did not test positive for HCG, the drug he was reportedly suspended for using. His positive drug test did however show increased testosterone levels.ESPN.com: Report: Manny Test Indicated 'Steroids'

  • Fast Facts

    1. Born: May 30, 1972MLB.com: Manny Ramirez Bio
    2. Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicMLB.com: Manny Ramirez Bio
    3. Height: 6'0
    4. Weight: 200 lbs
    5. Throws: Right
    6. Bats: Right
    7. 12-time All-Star
    8. Two-time World Series Champion (Boston, 2004 and 2007)
    9. World Series MVP Award (2004)
    10. 2007 All-Star Selection
    11. March 4, 2009 signed a two-year deal with the Dodgers worth $45 million.ESPN.com: Manny, Dodgers Agree to $45M Deal

  • Suspension

    The LA Times reported that Ramirez will be suspended 50 games. Ramirez had reportedly failed a drug test given by the MLB. He will not be able to return to work until July 3, 2009. When this suspension goes through Ramirez will be the biggest star ever to be suspended under the major league testing program that first started in 2003.LA Times: Manny Ramirez will be suspended 50 games for positive drug test(May 7, 2009)

    According to representatives of Ramirez, the test did not show steroid use, but that of a prescription medication that Ramirez was given by his doctor.ESPN Video: Gammons: Positive Test Not Steroids

  • Brief Bio

    Manny Ramirez is widely recognized as one of the most prolific hitters in the game of baseball and is among the highest paid players in the history of the game. He was the American League batting champion in 2002, the American League RBI champion in 1999, and also led the American League in home runs in 2004.MLB.com: Manny Ramirez Bio

  • 2009 Negotiations

    On January 7, 2009, news agencies reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have backed off from their initial interest in free agent Manny Ramirez. Sources within the organizations say that the contract figure that agent Scott Boras is seeking for Ramirez is too high. Boras is currently looking for a four or five year contract for $25 million a year for the star slugger. Teams are reportedly reluctant to offer that amount due to his past indiscretions with the Red Sox and his reported lack of a strong work ethic and self motivation.MLB.com: Giants, Dodgers may back off Manny? (January 7, 2009)

    On March 1, 2009, Dodger owner Frank McCourt refused to listen to the latest offer from Ramirez's agent Scott Boras. The most recent offer made by the Dodgers last week was a two-year, $45 million contract with deferred payments without interest. Boras made a counter offer that included no deferred payments and an opt-out clause after one year, but McCourt does not want to consider the offer, but rather start negotiations from the beginning.Los Angeles Times: Dodgers owner declines to consider new offer from Manny Ramirez's agent (March 2, 2009)

  • 2008 Contract Negotiations

    On November 14, 2008, The Dodgers withdrew their initial contract offer, but continue to discuss options with Ramirez. Ramirez will now have the offer to listen to the proposals of other teams.ESPN.com: Dodgers take first offer off table (November 14, 2008)

    On November 6, 2008, news agencies reported that Ramirez was offered a contract by the Los Angeles Dodgers for approximately 25 million per year. The deal is considered an initial offer and will likely start a bidding war for the star slugger's services. Reportedly the New York Yankees are also interested in exploring a deal.ESPN.com: Dodgers' offer to Manny reportedly for $25 million per (November 6, 2008)

    After the 2008 season, the Dodgers reportedly plan to offer Ramirez a short term deal, but at a figure that would make him the highest paid player in baseball. Ramirez is rumored to be seeking a long term deal in the six year range.ESPN.com: Dodgers OK with Manny money over short term(October 23, 2008)

  • Early Life

    Manuel Aristides Ramirez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on May 30, 1972. He would move to Manhattan in 1985 and attended George Washington High School.

  • Pro Career

    Manny Ramirez made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, 1993, with the Cleveland Indians. He helped to lead the Indians to two World Series appearances in 1995 and 1997. In 2001, he signed with the Boston Red Sox. With the help of fellow slugger David Ortiz he would lead the Red Sox to two world series championships in 2004 and 2007. In 2002 he won the American League batting title and in 2004 he led the American League in Home Runs. As of 2008, he has earned nine Silver Slugger Awards, and eleven All-Star Selections.MLB.com: Manny Ramirez Bio

  • Manny Ramirez Timeline

    • May 30, 1972: Born
    • 1993: Debuts with Cleveland Indians
    • 2000: Signs with the Boston Red Sox
    • 2002: Wins American league Batting Crown
    • 2004: World Series MVP Award
    • 2007: All-Star

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