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Auggie

(31,251 posts) Sat Jun 16, 2012, 10:28 AM Jun 2012

Both players requested their release. Ramirez, hitting .371 in the past nine games in AAA, hadn't shown enough pop at the plate, according to scouts (yet Oakland is batting .226 as a team). I think Manny showed remarkable grace upon his exit (read the article).

Guerrero, age 37, was hitting.358 with four homers and 12 RBIs in 12 minor league games in the Blue jays organization. He was granted release on June 12th. Wouldn't be surprised if an AL team signed him.

LINK: http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2012/06/15/manny-ramirez-requests-release-says-hes-at-peace-with-decision/

LINK: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-baseball-notes-20120613,0,470195.story

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Manny Ramirez*, Vladimir Guerrero, released from minor league contracts (Original Post) Auggie Jun 2012 OP

Manny will catch on with an AL team soon, maybe even in the East. chelsea0011 Jun 2012 #1

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1. Manny will catch on with an AL team soon, maybe even in the East.

Sat Jun 16, 2012, 08:43 PM

Jun 2012