There will be no shortage of analysis of the trade that happened. I disargee with Jimmy…I think the trade is pretty fantastic when you consider that Bay has hit as well as Manny this year, is probably +10 or so (1 win) better than Manny defensively, while Brandon Moss had no place on the team, and Craig Hansen can’t find the plate.

Manny Ramirez was one of my favorite players to watch, both as a hitter, and a complete space cadet. I don’t blame him for him losing his mind over the last week any more than I blame the Red Sox for somehow getting into these pissing matches whenever any very good player is primed to leave…it’s the sucky side of the business, but I understand.

Here are some Manny facts…
First hit: 4/2/01 vs. Pat Hentgen (BAL). Single
First double: 4/12/01 vs. Jose Mercedes (BAL)
First triple: 5/11/01 vs. Cory Lidle (OAK)
First home run: 4/6/01 vs. Ryan Rupe (TAM). 3R, Nixon and Offerman score
First RBI: 4/6/01 vs. Ryan Rupe (TAM). 3HR, Nixon and Offerman score
First walk: 4/4/01 vs. Mike Trombley (BAL)
First stolen base: 5/7/03 vs. Kyle Snyder/Mike Difelice (KCR). 3rd base.

500th hit (with Boston): 4/4/04 vs. Sindey Ponson (BAL). Single
1000th hit (with Boston): 5/1/07 vs. Alan Embree (OAK). Single

100th HR (with Boston): 8/13/04 vs. Mark Mulder (OAK). 2R, Garciaparra scores
200th HR (with Boston): 4/21/07 vs. Scott Schoeneweis (TOR). 2R, Ortiz scores

500th RBI (with Boston): 5/15/05 vs. Gil Meche (SEA). 3HR, Damon and Bellhorn score

500th walk (with Boston): 8/18/06 vs. Chein-ming Wang (NYY)

Last hit: 7/28/08 vs. Francisco Rodriguez (LAA). Home Run
Last double: 7/27/08 vs. Sidney Ponson (NYY)
Last triple: 4/8/08 vs. Kenny Rogers (DET)
Last home run: 7/28/08 vs. Francisco Rodriguez (LAA). Solo
Last RBI: 7/28/08 vs. Francisco Rodriguez (LAA). Home Run
Last walk: 7/30/08 vs. Joe Saunders (LAA)
Last stolen base: 4/27/08 vs. Jaime Shields/Dioner Navarro. 2nd base

Walk offs for the Red Sox:
4/13/01 vs. Mariano Rivera (NYY) 9th inning single
6/15/03 vs. Peter Munro (HOU) 14th inning single
8/12/06 vs. Bruce Chen (BAL) 10th inning single
10/5/07 vs. Francisco Rodriguez (LAA) 9th inning home run

World Series Champion in 2004, and 2007. World Series MVP in 2004. Five time top 10 AL MVP. Eight time all star. 2002 AL Batting champion. Six time Silver Slugger. 2004 Hank Aaron winner. Led the AL in on base in 2002, 2003, and 2006. Led the AL in slugging in 2004. Led the AL in home runs in 2004.

Remember through all his quirks/annoyances, Manny Ramirez is one of the greatest player ever to put on the uniform. He should be remembered as such…