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catlover79 · 09-22-2011, 07:54 PM

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/70...ame-suspension

Updated: September 22, 2011, 4:43 PM ET

Manny Ramirez, upon learning he will not be able to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic because he's on MLB's inactive list, told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday that he will formally request reinstatement.

Ramirez said that upon reentry, he would serve his 100-game suspension for a second violation of MLB's drug policy.

"I would comply with my pending sanction and I would be available for any major league team," Ramirez told ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas via telephone from Miami. "I already informed (agent) Scott Boras of my decision to return and begin the process.

"If any team wants to sign me, I would play. If no one does, I would look to play in Japan or any other place. I was not prepared for retirement."

Ramirez cannot serve his suspension until he signs with a major league club.

Ramirez, who retired in April from the Tampa Bay Rays rather than serve the 100-game ban, told his former Dominican Republic winter league team, the Cibao Eagles, that he wanted play again in the league.

Ramirez, who was born in the Dominican capital city of Santo Domingo and grew up in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood, last played in the Dominican winter league during the 1993-94 season with the Eagles.

Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball's executive vice president of labor relations, confirmed Thursday that Ramirez would not be able to play in the Dominican because he's on the inactive list and must first receive permission from commissioner Bud Selig's office.

"Manny Ramirez cannot play for a major or minor league club or any affiliated organization, including a winter league team, without getting the consent of the commissioner,'' Manfred said.

Ramirez, a 12-time All-Star, previously served a 50-game ban in 2009 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Second-time offenders get double that penalty.

"I'm really interested and enthusiastic about playing baseball [in the Dominican Republic], but I can't control the future,'' Ramirez said via phone Wednesday, adding that he's been training in a batting cage in Miami. "Let's just wait and see what's the outcome of that meeting; it would be really sad if I'm not allowed to play.''

Ramirez retired from the majors with 555 home runs, 1,831 RBIs and a .312 career batting average. But his multiple performance-enhancing drug offenses have cast a major cloud over his Hall of Fame aspirations.

He also is facing criminal prosecution in Florida on charges that he slapped his wife during a recent argument. He told investigators only that he grabbed his wife by the shoulders during an argument and "shrugged" her, causing her to hit her head on the headboard of their bed.

Information from ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick and The Associated Press was used in this report.

Dork · 09-22-2011, 08:18 PM

*Yawn*

Marvo301 · 09-22-2011, 08:27 PM

The fly in the ointment here is that a Major League team needs to sign Manny in order for him to serve his suspension and get re-instated. And what team is going to pay Manny not to play for nearly 2/3 of a season? Good luck with that Manny!

Dork · 09-22-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

The fly in the ointment here is that a Major League team needs to sign Manny in order for him to serve his suspension and get re-instated. And what team is going to pay Manny not to play for nearly 2/3 of a season? Good luck with that Manny!

Cleveland will just to piss CatLover79 off

catlover79 · 09-22-2011, 08:41 PM

I honestly don't think the Indians are that stupid/desperate. That said, I've been wrong before.

Dork · 09-22-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I honestly don't think the Indians are that stupid/desperate. That said, I've been wrong before.

Yeah, anything can happen

catlover79 · 09-22-2011, 11:15 PM

Even our local sportscasters in Cleveland think Manny is off his rocker.

Dork · 09-23-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Even our local sportscasters in Cleveland think Manny is off his rocker.

Okay

MrCleveland · 09-23-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dork

Okay

Dork...

There's something that I must say...

Cleveland IS Miserable! If you ever see Issaiahthomas' posts on here, you'll see him loling a lot about our Cleveland Teams!

And why am I MrCleveland?

If you were me, you'd feel the same way too...and that's my $.02!

Dork · 09-23-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Dork...

There's something that I must say...

Cleveland IS Miserable! If you ever see Issaiahthomas' posts on here, you'll see him loling a lot about our Cleveland Teams!

And why am I MrCleveland?

If you were me, you'd feel the same way too...and that's my $.02!

Okay

09-22-2011, 07:54 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Manny Ramirez seeks reinstatement http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/70...ame-suspension Updated: September 22, 2011, 4:43 PM ET Manny Ramirez, upon learning he will not be able to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic because he's on MLB's inactive list, told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday that he will formally request reinstatement. Ramirez said that upon reentry, he would serve his 100-game suspension for a second violation of MLB's drug policy. "I would comply with my pending sanction and I would be available for any major league team," Ramirez told ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas via telephone from Miami. "I already informed (agent) Scott Boras of my decision to return and begin the process. "If any team wants to sign me, I would play. If no one does, I would look to play in Japan or any other place. I was not prepared for retirement." Ramirez cannot serve his suspension until he signs with a major league club. Ramirez, who retired in April from the Tampa Bay Rays rather than serve the 100-game ban, told his former Dominican Republic winter league team, the Cibao Eagles, that he wanted play again in the league. Ramirez, who was born in the Dominican capital city of Santo Domingo and grew up in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood, last played in the Dominican winter league during the 1993-94 season with the Eagles. Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball's executive vice president of labor relations, confirmed Thursday that Ramirez would not be able to play in the Dominican because he's on the inactive list and must first receive permission from commissioner Bud Selig's office. "Manny Ramirez cannot play for a major or minor league club or any affiliated organization, including a winter league team, without getting the consent of the commissioner,'' Manfred said. Ramirez, a 12-time All-Star, previously served a 50-game ban in 2009 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Second-time offenders get double that penalty. "I'm really interested and enthusiastic about playing baseball [in the Dominican Republic], but I can't control the future,'' Ramirez said via phone Wednesday, adding that he's been training in a batting cage in Miami. "Let's just wait and see what's the outcome of that meeting; it would be really sad if I'm not allowed to play.'' Ramirez retired from the majors with 555 home runs, 1,831 RBIs and a .312 career batting average. But his multiple performance-enhancing drug offenses have cast a major cloud over his Hall of Fame aspirations. He also is facing criminal prosecution in Florida on charges that he slapped his wife during a recent argument. He told investigators only that he grabbed his wife by the shoulders during an argument and "shrugged" her, causing her to hit her head on the headboard of their bed. Information from ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick and The Associated Press was used in this report.
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09-22-2011, 08:27 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	The fly in the ointment here is that a Major League team needs to sign Manny in order for him to serve his suspension and get re-instated. And what team is going to pay Manny not to play for nearly 2/3 of a season? Good luck with that Manny!
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09-22-2011, 08:18 PM	#2
Dork Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 30, 2010 Posts: 591	Yawn

09-22-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I honestly don't think the Indians are that stupid/desperate. That said, I've been wrong before.

09-22-2011, 11:15 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Even our local sportscasters in Cleveland think Manny is off his rocker.