Jan 04, 2009 1:12 PM EST

Manny Ramirez and his agent Scott Boras are considering an offer of three years and an option from the Giants. The Dodgers are in a situation where they must counter or lose him.

"If Scott Boras came down on his outrageous demands, there'd be more of a market," said an American League general manager. "Everyone recognizes Manny's hitting ability, but everyone knows what happened in Boston, too."

Via Boston Globe