Red Sox adjusting without Manny Ramirez. http://www.whatisgoingonblog.com/2008/08/red-so... After the Manny Ramirez trade to the Dodgers The Red Sox have a 4-1 record, really good. Has the offensive production gone down, it has and being effected is Red Sox's Power hitter David Ortiz. Without Manny's Big bat in the line up pitchers began pitching to Ortiz differently and it has brought the slugger's hitting way down.
Passing The Torch http://treasureneverburied.blogspot.com/2008/07... A Rousing Tribute To One Of The Greatest Athletes Of Our Time As Well As To A Scorching Hot, Up And Coming Young Star...
Impossible or Improbable? http://treasureneverburied.blogspot.com/2008/07... A Call-to-Arms For Every Sports Collector To Take Their Concerns and Complaints Straight To The Source. A MUST READ For Anyone Struggling To Maintain Respect For Any Company Not Living Up To Their Expectations...
Imagine There's No (Wax) Heaven http://treasureneverburied.blogspot.com/2008/07... A Call to All Card Bloggers Out There To Lay Down Their Differences and “Attack”¯ the Companies Responsible for our Issues Rather Than Each Other...
I Pity The Fool http://treasureneverburied.blogspot.com/2008/08... Yet Another “Please Come Back To Earth, Manny”¯ Post Revolving Around My Childhood Hero, Manny Ramirez, and His On the Field / Off The Field Antics This Season....
Cubs vs. Dodgers http://www.inspin.com/mlb/cubs-vs-dodgers-1933.... Cubs -160 vs. Dodgers
The playoff matchups don’t get better than this one! The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs have finally gotten their clubs out of mediocrity into World Series contenders again. The past few seasons have been pretty forgettable for both teams, but they finally look like they are ready to take the next step and make an impact in the post season.
All it takes is a glance at the Cubs payroll and one would think Chicago should take win series hands down (only the Yankees dish out more dough), but with Manny Ramirez putting the Dodgers back on the map by resurrecting the offense and hopes for a championship, Lou Piniella and his Cubbies might be in trouble.
Both teams have huge advantages coming into the NLDS. The Dodgers have Joe Torre who has won 4 World Series rings and has as much post season experience as anyone. Lou Piniella on the other hand also has a ring and his fair share of playoff experience. Each squad looks very promising and when they play at the top of their game they are as good as anyone.
The difference maker in this NL match up will be Manny Ramirez. When Manny is being Manny he is as tough an out as they come. Some say Alex Rodriguez is the best right handed batter today, but many underestimate Manny’s ability at the plate which in my opinion is unmatched in the MLB today.
Along with the rest of the compelling matchups in this year’s playoffs, this one could be the most entertaining. The Dodgers should come out on top in my opinion. They are too talented and lead by two proven winners in Torre and Ramirez. If the Dodgers fall apart early in this series like they have done in the past, then the Cubs might have a chance at breaking that 100 year streak under Piniella.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Manny Ramirez suspended for performance enhancing drugs http://widetrends.com/los-angeles-dodgers-star-... Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Manny Ramirez has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs and will be suspended without pay for 50 games.The Los Angeles Dodgers star is the most prolific player to be suspended by Major League Baseball (MLB) since it began testing in 2003.
What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG? http://widetrends.com/what-is-human-chorionic-g... What is Human Chorionic Gonadotropin or HCG? Sources claim that Manny Ramirez was using Human Chorionic Gonadotropin HCG that resulted in his 50 game Major League Baseball suspension. HCG is popular among steroid users because it can mitigate the side effects of ending a cycle of the drugs. The body may stop producing testosterone when users go off steroids, which can cause sperm counts to decrease and testicles to shrink.
