Dodgers' third base coach Larry Bowa believes that the team needs to re-sign free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez. "Of course, the length of the contract, the money, that will be the biggest determination as to whether Manny comes back here," Bowa said. "I think we all hope it works out." Bowa, however, knows the pitfalls of signing Ramirez to a long-term deal. "There are pros and cons," added Bowa. "If he gets four years and is playing left field, I don't know if he can do it. He might, but for that length, is the American League a better fit because of the DH? "I know what I saw after he got here. He was going first to third and running hard and hustling. He made a great impression on our young kids. He was a leader in the clubhouse. "To be honest, when I first heard we were going to trade for him, I said, 'Oh, OK, this ought to be fun.' I had seen it from the other side when Joe [Torre] and I were in New York. I saw Manny being Manny and it upset me."