In only 2 short months Manny Ramirez is going to be 45 years old. That may be over the hill in the major leagues but it didn’t stop the Kochi Fighting Dogs of Japan from signing one of the greatest Red Sox players and MLB hitters that the league has ever seen. What is perhaps the best part of this signing isn’t necessarily the fact that Manny will be Manny in Japan. Well, that part’s obviously awesome but if you look at the specifics of his contract you’ll be able to see why he signed. According to the Boston Globe
Manny Ramirez has arrived in Japan for spring training with the independent league Kochi Island Fighting Dogs, and the initial details of the 44-year-old’s interest in continuing his playing career are … fascinating. At a press conference at which his No. 99 jersey (identifying him simply as “Manny”), a translated summary of the proceedings on the Yakyudb.com website reveals that: 1) Ramirez will have use of a Mercedes and driver; 2) Practices are optional for him; 3) He’ll get a hotel suite on the road; and 4) He will receive unlimited sushi for the entire season.
I think I would play for free if I got unlimited Sushi for an entire season. Optional practices? I need to meet his Mercedes driver because you can bet Manny’s going to be plastering this guy all over social media. Also his jersey is just going to say “Manny” with the number 99. If you’re in your 40s but still have a love for the game how could you not sign a deal like this? There’s only one thing I wish were an addition to this contract. Get a haircut bud: Ouch
Manny's hair… pic.twitter.com/ZO6b5nSGJZ
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) February 8, 2017
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