John Henry Doesn't Appreciate Manny's Comments About the Team

I always thought that Manny Ramirez has been a good enough hitter throughout his career that he's entitled to do whatever the hell he wants and have it be brushed off as nothing more than "Manny being Manny." Going into the Green Monster between innings to make a phone call or take a leak? That's just Manny being Manny. Knocking over the team's traveling secretary because he couldn't get him enough tickets? That's just Manny being Manny. High fiving a fan after making a catch? You guessed it, just Manny being Manny.

Manny Moments

For 15 years Manny Ramirez has been making coaches, fans, and teammates shake their heads in amazement with both his offensive power and jaw-dropping mental lapses. Click through to see some of the more memorable "Manny Moments" from the carefree outfielder's career.

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Ramirez has had several encounters with the "Green Monster" scoreboard in left field of Fenway Park. Ramirez, seen here peeking out through the door in the "Green Monster," has disappeared into the scoreboard on several occasions during pitching changes, reportedly to make phone calls or relieve himself, despite the fact that there is no bathroom behind the scoreboard.

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The game on June 5 between Boston and the Rays will probably be better remembered for the bench-clearing brawl, but it also had a "Manny being Manny moment". After the fight, Ramirez and first baseman Kevin Youkilis had to be separated by teammates after the left fielder reportedly told Youkilis to "cut that [expletive] out."

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Ramirez turned a routine fly out into a memorable play when he reached into the stands to slap hands with a fan during a game in Baltimore. Ramirez then threw to Dustin Pedroia, whose relay to first doubled off Aubrey Huff. Manny joked about the play after the game. "It was fun. I love it. I think, you know, that's how you get your All-Star vote. I'm pretty sure that guy's gonna vote for me," said Ramirez. "It's one at a time, you know. Get your votes one at a time."

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Ramirez has also been featured in a few strange auction advertisements on eBay. In May 2007, he appeared in a listing that tried to sell an expensive BBQ grill. He later posted a custom Chrysler 300M up for auction.

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During the 2005 season, the Red Sox faced heavy speculation that Manny would force a trade. But Ramirez erased those doubts when he chopped an RBI single as a pinch hitter versus the Twins, and received a standing ovation 54 minutes after the four o'clock trading deadline had passed. After the game, Ramrez said "It's great, man. They love me here, man. This is the place to be. 'Manny being Manny,' he's great, man."

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In 2002, while rehabbing with the Pawtucket Red Sox, Manny lost his diamond earring sliding into third base. After the game, 13 PawSox players and the Syracuse grounds crew combed the third base area and found the stud, but not the diamond that was reportedly worth a $15,000.

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Accusing the team of not being straightforward with him and deceiving him? That's just, hey! That's not cool at all!

At least, not if you're Red Sox owner John Henry. During the All-Star break Manny made the following comment when asked about his future in Boston.

"I want no more [expletive] where they tell you one thing and behind your back they do another thing," Ramirez told the Boston Herald. "I think I've earned that respect, for a team to sit down with me and tell me this is what we want, this is what we want to do."

When John Henry caught wind of what Manny had said, needless to say, he wasn't exactly doing back flips.

"I find remarks that we have been anything other than completely straightforward to be personally offensive," Henry said in an e-mail, according to the Herald. "Manny has been a crucial part of two world championships. I do not believe we would have won either without him. He has never played a more important role than he has thus far this year."

I'm not sure what Manny's gripe with management is at the moment, but I'm pretty sure if we just sit around and wait another five minutes or so, Manny won't know what his gripe with management was either. Of course, none of this means that Manny won't be patrolling left field at Fenway next season, as Ramirez made it clear he wants to stay in Boston. He just wants to know from the team what they're plans are now.

Do they want a multi-year deal? To take things one year at a time? Or do they just want to part ways? These are the things Manny is trying to find out, and I can't blame him for it, but he probably shouldn't imply that the team has been dishonest with him about things in the past. It doesn't make for pleasant negotiations.

Latest Photos of Manny Ramirez

Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez, of the American League team, ducks a pitch from Chicago Cubs' Carlos Zambrano (38), of the National League team, during the fifth inning in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez, of the American League team, flips his helmet after striking out in the second inning against the National League in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NEW YORK - JULY 15: American League All-Star Manny Ramirez #24 of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the dugout after making an out during the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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American League All-Star Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the dugout after striking out during the second inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium in New York, July 15, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES)

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NEW YORK - JULY 15: American League All-Star Manny Ramirez #24 of the Boston Red Sox after striking out during the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK - JULY 15: American League All-Stars Manny Ramirez #24 and David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox look on during batting practice before the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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American League all-star Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox signs autographs before the start of Major League Baseball's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium in New York July 15, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES)

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Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, left, jokes with Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez, both of the American League, before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, left, and his teammate Manny Ramirez, both of the American League, walk through the infield after the team's batting practice before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium against the National League in New York on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

NEW YORK - JULY 15: American League All-Star Manny Ramirez #24 of the Boston Red Sox gestures during batting practice before the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

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