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Jose Canseco Just Keeps Right On Blabbing
The Nostradamus of Steroids spoke to students on the USC campus this weekend and because he doesn't know how to do anything else, he decided to take some more shots at current, possibly juiced ballplayers....

Space Cadet In The Outfield?
Ryan Braun swears he saw Manny Ramirez hanging out with fans in the left field bleachers during the Brewers-Dodgers exhibition game last night. Maybe they just told him to play really deep? [Brew Beat]...

Hanley Ramirez Fights The Power And Seethes
Upset with the Marlins stringent new dress code, Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez Sharpie'd" I'm sick of this shit" on his chest to protest. [NBC Miami]...

Manny Ramirez Calls His Chinaman
I'm told that's not racist. That's the name for the a left-arm spinner....

Jonathan Papelbon Won't Shy Away From His Feelings About Manny Ramirez
Once word of the Esquire interview leaked, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon knew he'd have to elaborate on some of his comments about his ex-teammate....

Papelbon Reveals Shocking Details About Manny Ramirez
"He was on a different train![A]nd you saw what happened with that. We got rid of him, and we moved on without him." [Esquire.com]...

Manny Wasn't A Fan Of Red Sox Nation
From the "Becoming Manny" book we find out that Man Ram didn't like the "intensity" of Boston's fanbase: "I've got people waiting for me at 3:00 a.m. in my hallway." [LA Times]...

So Is Manny Ramirez A Dodger Or Not? (Update: Yes)
Depending on who you believe, a contract between Manny Ramirez and the Dodgers is "close", "imminent", "very close", "on the same page" or "a done deal." So why can't we just get this over with?...

What's $1.5 Million Between Friends?
Jon Heyman reports that $43.5 million over two years is the new number the Dodgers need to cough up for Manny's services this year That's what Manny reportedly passed along to Boras. [SI.com]...

Oh, This Seems Completely Fair
Boras' latest proposal for Manny to the Dodgers: 2 years, $45 million. [SI.com]...

Manny <i>Really</i> Doesn't Want To Go To Spring Training
Frank McCourt is starting to get a little bitchy after Manny Ramirez turns down the Dodgers' latest offer for $45 million over two years. [Los Angeles Times]...

Scientists Make Rare Manny Ramirez Sighting In The Wild
Research vessel in Costa Rica spots Manny Ramirez getting ready for the baseball season by frolicking with hot babes at a seaside resort. [Baseball Musings]...

Amar'e Stoudemire Can't Understand Why The Suns Want To Trade Him So Much
"You've never heard about any DUI's or any trouble at all since I've been in the league. I'm 100 percent professional and charismatic, and made sure my character stood as such.[TheSportingBlog]...

That's Just Scott Boras Being Scott Boras
Manny Ramirez turns down Dodgers' offer of $25 million over one season, leaving the door open for ... the Washington Nationals? [The Nationals Enquirer]...

Albert Pujols Is Calling For Backup
Albert Pujols wants the Cardinals to go after Manny Ramirez. You understand that there will be hell to pay if this fails to happen. [3:10 To Joba]...

The Return Of The Powerful Lip Fur, And Milton Bradley Is A Cub (Hide All Sharp Objects)
• No Way This Ends Badly. Cubs, Milton Bradley agree to sane, very thrifty three-year, $30 million deal, pending physical examination. Hopefully will not include psychological testing. [Chicago Tribune]...

Are A Metric Ton Of Dreadlock Wigs Headed To San Francisco?
The CBS affiliate in San Francisco is reporting that the Giants have offered Manny Ramirez a four-year deal for undisclosed dinero. Just imagine my delight*....

Manny Hints At Possible Three-Year Deal With Yankees
Manny Ramirez has no comment on latest rumor of possible Manny Ramirez-Yankees deal reported by Manny Ramirez. [Yahoo Sports]...

Yankees Want Manny, Building Ark For Rest Of Acquisitions
Yankees going hard to the hoop on Manny Ramirez ... three years, $25 million per year? May include a share of Madonna. [New York Daily News]...

If The Dodgers Sign Manny Ramirez, A Child May Go Hungry
Frank and Jamie McCourt have a proposition for you, Dodgers fans. Instead of signing Manny Ramirez and CC Sabathia to put a competitive team on the field, wouldn't you rather have 50 brand new Little League fields? They'll even throw in some bats and a bucket or two of baseballs. Think about it, cit...