Looks like its official Manny Ramirez has retired from the MLB. The news about this retirement comes in the middle of today’s Red Sox game via MLB Twitter page. Ramirez is set to retire after news come out that he failed a drug test during spring training this season.
"Rather than continue with the process under the program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player," a statement from MLB said. "If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed. MLB will not have any further comment on this matter."
Manny has put up great numbers especially has a member of the Red Sox that could put him in the Hall of Fame but that day will never come because this is his second failed PED test since the new drug policy has been put in place. Not only that Manny has been trouble in other places in the dugout, on the field you name it Manny has done it. To the point the phrase “Manny being Manny” was created.
While on the Red Sox David Ortiz was his closest teammate, this is what he had to say about Manny. "It's sad, man, to see a player with that much talent and with an unbelievable career get him out of the game," said David Ortiz . "He got his issues like a lot of people know, but, as a player, I think he did what he was supposed to."
This news comes as a surprise to his new team the Tampa Bay Rays as they have said that Manny has been a good teammate and not done anything out of the way.
"We are obviously surprised and disappointed by the news," in the statement put out by the Rays. "We will have no further comment on this matter, and our fans and organization will carry on."
This could be a good thing for the Rays is they will not have to pay the majority of the $2 million contract. It’s a sad day that the game will lose a play as good as Manny. I know that he did use but the ablity that he had he could have been a great player even without the PEDs.
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