Buzz: Mets with Limited Interest in Manny
Last week at SI.com, citing a GM, Jon Heyman wrote that the Mets will make a ‘big play’ for Ramirez.
This weekend at SI.com, Heyman wrote that the Mets have shown ‘limited interest’ in Ramirez.
However, last Friday in Newsday, Ken Davidoff wrote, “The Mets have no intention of pursuing Ramirez at this point.”
Nevertheless, according to Heyman, only the Mets, Yankees, Blue Jays, Orioles and Phillies can afford Ramirez, while also having room for him in the outfield.
Ramirez’s agent, Scott Boras, has said his client will command a five-year deal worth $85 million, according to Tracy Ringolsby in the Rocky Mountain News.
…i just can’t see the Mets signing manny to a five-year deal…of course, i don’t see any team signing him to a five-year deal…so, if the terms drop, and a three-year deal is realistic, the Mets have to at least be in the discussion…
…i’m not saying they have to sign him, nor am i even sure they should sign him, but, at 
that level, they have to consider it…at the very least, it’s a quick-and-easy solution to instantly propping up the lineup, and filling left field…
…again, whether it’s a wise decision can be debated, but you can’t argue its impact…also, he will only cost money, albeit a lot of money, as opposed to acquiring a similar bat with a trade, which will cost young talent…
In 53 games for the Dodgers this season, Ramirez batted .396 with 17 HR and 53 RBI.
Prior to being traded to the Dodgers, Ramirez hit .299 with 20 HR and 68 RBI in 100 games for the Red Sox.
For more on Ramirez, and ‘Manny being Manny,’ check out Bob Hohler’s article in the Boston Globe, where he quotes Nomar Garciaparra as saying the Red Sox unfairly tried to demonize Ramirez, like they did to him, Mo Vaughn and Pedro Martinez.
