February 23
L.A. Daily News
columnist Vincent Bonsignore
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As usual, when it comes to Manny Ramirez, it's always about Manny Ramirez. With one selfish slip of the tongue Monday, Ramirez essentially announced this year will be his last with the Dodgers. He barely arrived in Arizona for the opening of spring training when he sucker punched the organization, his teammates and fans with that little revelation. Enjoy me while you can, Ramirez basically said, because this is it for me in Los Angeles. No mention of helping the Dodgers repeat as National League West champions. No talk about figuring out a way to solve the Philadelphia Phillies in the playoffs, or carrying the Dodgers to their first World Series in more than 20 years. Apparently none of ..."
December 9
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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The Milwaukee Brewers got their man. Once the Brewers decided they had no shot at signing the top pitcher on the free-agent market this winter, John Lackey, they pinpointed left-hander Randy Wolf as the pitcher who best fit their budget and need. And they went hard after him. That aggressive pursuit culminated Wednesday morning in a three-year deal with a club option for a fourth year that will pay the 33-year-old Wolf $29.75 million. The Brewers did not announce the agreement because Wolf has to pass a physical examination to make it official. The deal was consummated on the third day of baseball's winter meetings when general manager Doug Melvin finalized the details with Wolf's agent, ..."