And so like any good Hollywood drama, it all ends with everyone holding hands, smiling and strolling into the happily-ever-after sunset. To the surprise of no one, Manny Ramirez re-upped with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pretty much for the same money he turned down last week.
Since none of the other 29 teams in baseball wanted [...]

Despite all Manny-being-Manny goofiness to the contrary, I have long suspected that Ramirez is far more savvy than he wants the world to know. It seemed to me that he often played the clown knowing that it bought him a long leash in terms of public patience and private restraint.
Then came a two-year, $45 million [...]

As reported on boston.com by Tony Massarotti, The Captain may well decide to retire rather than accept the Red Sox’ offer, which could bring him $5 million this season and $3 million or $5 million more, based on player and team options.
If he does, it would be a melancholy end to Varitek’s venerable career in [...]