On July 31, 2008 the Red Sox traded Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers in a three-team deal that netted them Pirates left fielder Jason Bay. Ramirez energized the Dodgers en route to a playoff appearance last summer, and ultimately re-signed with the club to lengthen his stay in Los Angeles. However, the Red Sox are content to have Bay in left field, despite Ramirez's stature as a future Hall of Famer and one of the most engaging players in sports today. Ramirez, who will make nearly $24 million with the Dodgers this season, is hitting .328 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. Bay, who will make less than $8 million from the Red Sox in 2009, is hitting .321 with four home runs and 16 RBIs heading into Sunday's action. It can also be argued that Bay plays better defense than Ramirez, but it's the batting statistics that are the most shocking. Bay has a 0.494 on-base percentage and a 0.661 slugging percentage. Ramirez, the much more heralded hitter, has a 0.463 on-base percentage and a 0.563 slugging percentage. Therefore, Bay's OPS is 1.135, ahead of Ramirez's 1.025. The Red Sox are thrilled to have rid themselves of the distractions Ramirez sometimes created, while paying Bay roughly a third of the salary for the same and, at times, better production. On the other hand, the Dodgers are fine swallowing Ramirez's fat contract because he provides a kick to their lineup that appears to affect other hitters and puts people in the stands.