Check out this, from the Dodgers/Mets game from 7/7/09. Manny Ramirez over exaggerates his displeasure with this iffy call. The ball was a bit outside, but it was close enough to call a strike. Besides, when you cheat, your strike zone becomes bias. Courtesy of NovaBBall20 (No, I don't know why he put "Right Round" on the vid) and MLB.com.
So it has begun. Just like he did in Boston, Manny has already begun quitting on his team just a few games after being reinstated. After the game, he said during his press conference that he was going to be taken out after 5 innings, anyway. Joe Torre, however, was not aware of Manny's early departure from the office. This event, by itself, is no big deal. But in the large picture of things, it's huge. Just look how he trots out to left field; his body language suggesting a lack of even caring. He knew he was gonna get ejected for it.
L.A. fans might not look too deeply into this, but trust me, I know all about problematic stars on one's team. When T.O. had that outburst in the 2004 match up with the Steelers, I should have seen what was bound to happen with him. We all know what happened after that. This is that same kind of deal. It started off with Manny beginning to do annoying, but harmless, things in Boston. Eventually, the team grew tired of him and how he continued to quit on his team. I don't blame them one bit...after awhile a player's ability can no longer over shadow his personality problem.
Enjoy your run now, Dodger fans, for this is a warning to you: Do not invest a great deal into Manny. Much like the superstars before him, his "Manny being Manny" act will become tiresome and he will be dealt away. You might think athletes like this will change...but you couldn't be more wrong.
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