Manny Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for his first game with the Chicago White Sox.
A little late but with all his hair, Manny Ramirez has finally joined his new team.
Behind trendy, white-framed sunglasses with rose-colored lenses, his dreadlocks pulled neatly together with a rubber band, Manny Ramirez walked to the front of the interview room wearing Chicago's silver and black for the first time.
Manny Ramirez is back in an American League playoff chase. As expected, the Chicago White Sox claimed the 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his bat can help them make a postseason push.
Manny Ramirez will have to follow two nonnegotiable rules if he's going to play for White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen.
Manny Ramirez helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 and 2007. He powered the Los Angeles Dodgers to the NL West title two years ago with a stellar run at the plate.
Manny Ramirez captivated Los Angeles when he arrived two years ago, lifting the Dodgers into the playoffs and beguiling the fans with his dreadlocks, his smile and his big swing.
Back to frighten pitchers who haven't seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White back to the playoffs. As expected, the White Sox claimed the unpredictable but productive 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his powerful bat, full of so many October swings and homers, can help them make a postseason push.
Manny Ramirez is expected to join the Chicago White Sox on Monday, giving the fading playoff contenders a big boost during a key 10-game road trip.
