Monday, June 30, 2008

Another Manny Ramirez Moment? What Would We Do Without Him? Answer? That Will Never Happen...PERIOD!

Peter here yet again on Monday (uhh) morning. This is a story that I had not heard, from Houston, of all places. This is from Sean McAdam of the Providence Journal. Thank you Sean. Here it is...
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HOUSTON -- "Maybe it's something in the water in Houston. Days after Houston Astros pitcher Shawn Chacon tackled general manger Ed Wade in the home clubhouse at Minute Maid Park, the visitors clubhouse was the scene of another player-club employee altercation Saturday afternoon.
Manny Ramirez shoved Red Sox traveling secretary Jack McCormick to the ground in an argument over Ramirez' ticket allotment. Several onlookers moved quickly to separate the two.
Ramirez had asked McCormick for 16 tickets for Saturday night's Red Sox-Astros game, an unusually high number for day-of-game. In addition to handling all travel details for clubs, traveling secretaries also take player ticket requests for both home and away games.
When McCormick cautioned Ramirez that he might not be able to fulfill his request, Ramirez responded by shouting: "Just do your job!" An argument insued and Ramirez pushed McCormick, sending him to the ground.
Later, the two met behind closed doors and Ramirez apologized to McCormick, who accepted the gesture. No further disciplinary action is expected against Ramirez.
Asked on Sunday to comment on the altercation, Ramirez responded: "That's over. We're fine now."
"Sometimes things happen," said Terry Francona, "and when they do, we choose to handle them internally. I'm satisfied with how we handled this."
Added McCormick: "It was an unfortunate misunderstanding and it's over with as far as I'm concerned."
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Peter here. I read some comments on the Projo website, and a "special" few said Manny must go. Actually, it was ONE person, a person who MUST have been a Yankee fan. The Red Sox without Manny would be like a banana split without the bananas, a milk shake without the ice cream, an apple tree without any apples, the winter without snow and the summer without sun. I'm sure you get my drift. A link to this article, WITH all the comments, are yours. Just click on this post's title. I'd love to hear what you think. Thanks. Click away!

5 Comments:

At 6/30/2008 10:53 AM, Blogger Bosox Fan in Wichita said...

Since Manny doesn't appear to be able to argue without getting physical, an anger management class might be in his future.

 
At 6/30/2008 10:57 AM, Blogger Peter N said...

I hope he takes out his anger on the opposing pitcher(s). Especially in the upcoming 7 games. Thanks BFW!!!

 
At 6/30/2008 1:56 PM, Blogger Matt said...

the hammy doesn't seem to bother him when he goes after other players... Manny is so random that you can't even define what Manny being Manny is. I am more concerned with the way the bullpen has been doing lately... Can Manny pitch?

 
At 6/30/2008 3:08 PM, Blogger Rooster said...

Manny has always been so laid back. Stress at home? Last year of his contract? Worrying about the soaring gas prices?

I hate to think of it, but what if he's on something that gets him too wound up? Doubt it is 'roid rage, but players had also been big on amphetamines - maybe he's trying some other "upper" that has him too on edge? Too much Red Bull?

Anyway, he's certainly not going anywhere just because he got in an argument with someone. He is too on edge though.

 
At 7/01/2008 5:29 AM, Blogger Peter N said...

FW, the bullpen had been OK until Sunday, mostly. And Rooster, I hope it's just Red Bull. Caffeine and sugar equals trouble sometimes.

 

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