The Worcester Tornadoes offered Manny Ramirez a two-year, $24,000 contract this week.
The deal would pay Ramirez $3,000 per month during the season; he earned $110,000 a day last season.
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Albert Pujols is encouraging the St. Louis Cardinals to sign Manny Ramirez.
The Cardinals slugger, who won his second NL MVP award in November, acknowledged the team might not have enough money to land the free-agent outfielder.
"I speak with Manny every three days and he tells me, 'Man, no one wants to sign me,' Pujols said Thursday during a news conference. "I'm not an agent or general manager, but I can't understand how Manny has not signed."
Pujols passed along Ramirez's telephone number to St. Louis manager Tony La Russa.
"Maybe St. Louis doesn't have the money to sign him, but he could give them a discount because St. Louis is a great city that supports its players,'' Pujols said.
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Multiple sources have told ESPN's Jayson Stark that when Alex Rodriguez was a free agent last offseason, Joe Torre advised the Dodgers not to touch him.
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An official of one team that has had contact with Adam Dunn's agents says Dunn is "definitely" waiting to see what happens with Manny Ramirez because the Dodgers are his preferred destination.
That's not a good development for the Nationals, who have made no secret of their interest in Dunn.
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Jan 29, 2009 11:34 AM EST
The Dodgers, Rangers, and Cardinals, sources say, are showing the most consistent interest in Benson, according to a major-league source. Benson, 34, underwent rotator-cuff surgery in March 2007 and last pitched in the majors in 2006.
An executive from a club with interest in Benson said he looks only "so-so," in his throwing sessions. "Better than expected," the exec said, "but not great."
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Dodgers Jan 2009 Archive
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 28, 2009
Manny Ramirez should be signed by a team before the start of spring training, according to agent Scott Boras.
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MLB.com | Jan 27, 2009
Manny Ramirez filed for free agency three months ago, but his market is finally heating up, agent Scott Boras said.
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SI.com | Jan 26, 2009
One executive whose team is interested in Manny Ramirez said that he believes he and the Dodgers are no further along than the "fourth inning" of the negotiations.
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MLB.com | Jan 25, 2009
Free-agent pitcher Randy Wolf is weighing his options as he has discussions with the Mets, Dodgers, and other teams.
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ESPN | Jan 23, 2009
The Dodgers are reportedly close to terms with free-agent pitcher Randy Wolf but have had discussions with Jon Garland and Braden Looper, as well.
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FOX Sports | Jan 23, 2009
The Dodgers lead the race to sign free-agent pitcher Randy Wolf, according to multiple sources.
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FoxSports | Jan 22, 2009
New Dodger catcher Brad Ausmus and infielder Mark Loretta, who both live in the San Diego area, might end up commuting together to Dodger Stadium.
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FoxSports | Jan 22, 2009
After finishing in the bottom 15 in the overall standings during the 2008 season, the Giants would lose only a second-round pick for signing Manny Ramirez.
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AP | Jan 22, 2009
Veteran catcher Brad Ausmus agreed Wednesday on a one-year deal with the Dodgers, where he will back up catcher Russell Martin.
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AP | Jan 21, 2009
Jeff Kent plans to announce his retirement from baseball at a news conference on Thursday scheduled for Dodger Stadium.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 20, 2009
The Dodgers have continued their negotiations with free agent slugger Manny Ramirez, but nothing appears to be on the horizon.
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FoxSports | Jan 20, 2009
The Dodgers have avoided salary arbitration with catcher Russell Martin, signing him to a one-year, $3.9 million contract, according to a major-league source.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 18, 2009
Nomar Garciaparra said that the Dodgers and Phillies are among the teams seeking his services for next season.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 16, 2009
The Dodgers have reportedly been discussing a long-term contract with catcher Russell Martin, who is looking for security in Los Angeles.
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SI.com | Jan 14, 2009
Andruw Jones is set to be released by the Dodgers on Thursday.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 14, 2009
The Dodgers are among the teams showing interest in Kris Benson, according to the pitcher's agent, Gregg Clifton.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 14, 2009
Guillermo Mota is guaranteed $2.35 million in 2009.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 14, 2009
Having lost out on Derek Lowe, the Dodgers are reportedly looking at free agent pitchers Jon Garland, Randy Wolf, and Braden Looper.
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FoxSports | Jan 14, 2009
Free-agent Jason Isringhausen is considering four teams, each of which would give him the chance to close.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 13, 2009
Reliever Guillermo Mota has reportedly agreed to the terms of one-year contract to rejoin the Dodgers in the bullpen.
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Yahoo! | Jan 10, 2009
Pitcher Shawn Estes has agreed to terms on a minor league contract with the Dodgers that could be worth as much as $1.55 million.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 9, 2009
Free agent pitcher Derek Lowe met with the Braves on Thursday,and is also being pursued by the Mets, Phillies, Dodgers, Brewers, and possibly others.
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Yahoo! | Jan 9, 2009
With Trevor Hoffman now a member of the Brewers, the Dodgers plan to make Jonathan Broxton their closer for the 2009 season.
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MLB.com | Jan 9, 2009
The Dodgers reaffirmed their interest in free agent slugger Manny Ramirez yet again on Thursday, and GM Ned Colletti has reportedly been in contact with agent Scott Boras.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 8, 2009
Yhency Brazoban appeared in two games last season, rehabilitating from a shoulder injury and slow to regain his conditioning.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 7, 2009
The Dodgers will meet or beat their season-ticket sales from 2008 even if they do not sign Ramirez, but the outfielder could mean a huge increase in sales.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 7, 2009
The Dodgers have reportedly offered all-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman a one-year deal to become their closer.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 6, 2009
Agent Scott Boras and Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti are still discussing free agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.
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Press Enterprise | Jan 5, 2009
The Dodgers have signed free-agent Juan Castro to a minor league contract and invited the utility man to spring training.
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El Lefty Malo | Jan 4, 2009
From ElLeftyMalo.com, we learn from BaseballProspectus.com's John Perotto the numbers of the Giants' two offers to Manny Ramirez.
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Boston Globe | Jan 4, 2009
Manny Ramirez and his agent, Scott Boras, are considering an offer of three years and an option from the Giants.
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Yahoo! | Jan 4, 2009
Manny Ramirez hasn't been as coveted this offseason as expected, and agent Scott Boras could be to blame.
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Yahoo! | Jan 4, 2009
The Dodgers are still entertaining the idea of signing Adam Dunn as an option if they aren't able to re-sign Manny Ramirez.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 4, 2009
The baseball commissioner's office has reportedly approved the contract revision that paves the way for Andruw Jones to leave the Dodgers.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Jan 2, 2009
The San Francisco Giants have had conversations with agent Scott Boras regarding Manny Ramirez.
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SI.com | Jan 2, 2009
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Andruw Jones have agreed to rework his contract to save the team $12 million off its 2009 payroll.
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CBS 5 San Francisco | Jan 2, 2009
The San Francisco Giants are pursuing free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez and have offered him a four-year deal.
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Los Angeles Times | Jan 2, 2009
The Dodgers are reportedly working on a deal that will allow them to cut ties with Andruw Jones, save $12 million, and give the center fielder an opportunity to seek employment elsewhere.
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Denver Post | Jan 1, 2009
Could Manny Ramirez turn his Dodger Blue into the black and orange of the Giants?
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