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Due to financial constraints, Toronto would prefer to solve its need for offence via trade. "I think one reason is that Manny has always liked it in Toronto," Ricciardi said. "He's hit more home runs here than anybody. And he likes the city, because he can fly under the radar here. So he may be asking his agent to try to find a way to put him here. He's a great hitter, so it's tempting. But being tempted and being realistic are two separate things."
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels) is almost certain to sign before free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers).
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are not interested in signing free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers). The team is more inclined to add an offensive weapon via trade in the offseason. "We won't be involved with Manny," general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. "That keeps coming up, but it's not true. I think one reason is that Manny has always liked it in Toronto. He's hit more home runs here than anybody. And he likes the city, because he can fly under the radar here."
The Blue Jays won't be pursuing Manny Ramirez, GM J.P. Ricciardi said. Ricciardi declined to rule it out a month ago, but he has now. "We won't be involved with Manny," he said. "That keeps coming up, but it's not true. I think one reason is that Manny has always liked it in Toronto. He's hit more home runs here than anybody. And he likes the city, because he can fly under the radar here. So he may be asking his agent to try to find a way to put him here. He's a great hitter, so it's tempting. But being tempted and being realistic are two separate things." The Blue Jays are also planning on staying out of the bidding for Rafael Furcal.Source: ESPN.com Related: Rafael Furcal, Blue Jays
Earl Bloom, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers could make a run to sign free-agent 1B Mark Teixeira (Angels) if they cannot re-sign free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Dodgers).
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