Manny Ramirez

Ahhh, yes, Fourth of July weekend, a time for fireworks, BBQs, and…celebrating the United States’ independence from Britain, of course.  How many people do you actually think will say over the weekend, “Man, I am so happy we’re no longer under British rule, who wants to chug a beer”?

In the history of great disappointments, Manny Ramirez failing a drug test ranks high – probably somewhere between finding out Santa Claus isn’t real and Salma Hayek getting hitched (yeah, that one still stings).  A total shock?  No, just like an old, fat, bearded guy bringing free gifts, Manny sometimes seemed too good to be true.  Still, you wanted to believe that the carefree, enigmatic slugger romped around beyond the shady dealings of guys like Barry Bonds and Aster-Rod (again, similar to Salma Hayek staying “available” foreva eva).  Well, no

Will work for $20 million a year. Will work for a minimum of four years guaranteed and $16 million signing bonus. Will work and I promise I won’t quit on your team like I did last year with the Red Sox.