Manny Being Manny

SI Staff | Apr 8, 2011

Manny Being Manny

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Manny Ramirez told MLB he intended to retire on April 8, 2011 after the league notified him of an issue with its drug policy. Ramirez played just five games for the Tampa Bay Rays and retired with career 555 home runs."

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With half the crowd at sold-out Petco Park wearing Dodger blue and cheering him on, Manny Ramirez went 0-for-3 with a walk in his return from a 50-game suspension.

Manny Ramirez

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Manny played in five games for the Albuquerque Isotopes and Inland Empire 66ers in a minor league rehab assignment at the end of his suspension. He went 3 for 10 with a home run, two runs and two walks.

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A day after Manny Ramirez helped lead the Dodgers to a record 13-0 home record to start the season, Los Angeles was rocked by the news that Manny had been suspended for 50 games for a positive drug test.

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Manny and Russell Martin going through a celebration routine.

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Happy to be in Los Angeles.

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Celebrating win against the Cubs.

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Clinching NL West title against the Padres.

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Celebrating with Angel Berroa.

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No elbow room with Matt Kemp.

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At batting practice just before the trade.

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At the trade deadline.

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Common sight when he was with the Red Sox: cuddling with Papi.

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Catching Marlin Luis Castillo.

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Smiling through the pain.

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Wore MP3 player - during game.

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A midgame Green Monster break.

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Mini-Manny loves the dugout.