Comments on: Poll Review: Jays Fans Vote No to Manny Being a Jay

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Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:24:22 +0000

[...] also had a poll that closed on November 13th about whether Jays fans would want Ramirez on the 2011 Blue Jays. The results came in closer than [...]

By: Mylegacy

Mylegacy — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:14:17 +0000

I’m torn –

…I’ve looked at Manny from both sides now
From Boston and LA, and still somehow
It’s Manny’s illusinons I recall
I really don’t know Manny at all…
(Apologies to Joni Mitchell)

I’m conflicted about the guy. In many ways he reminds me of George Bell – proud, poor in English, easily confused in interviews – then becoming defensive, aggressive – at times even seemingly self destructive and self demeaning – but in the end – what I think we have in BOTH guys is one hell of a guy. I’ve known quite a few people who just don’t seem like who they really are when trying to communicate in their second language.

I think if Manny was quite reasonable $ wise then he’d be GOD when we played the Yanks or the Sox – his Latino machismo would carry him to new levels as he tried to put it to them. I think we’d be pleasantly surprised.

By: Keith

Keith — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:22:12 +0000

great poll and post.

While Manny is a great hitter, the key is when he “wants to”. Build slowly develop and next year when we have a fairly established team, sign someone who can put us over the top if needed.
I think AA will stay the course and not get all “Ricardied”.