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Just think, Ramirez is earning counterfeit cash with the Dodgers. True, he is one of the greatest hitters in the game, well, only if we known. At one point, owner Frank McCourt was upset when it revealed Ramirez had tested positive for performance enhancers, after he was given $45 million.
Still, the Dodgers are enablers more than enforcers, admiring and celebrating his return as if he never perpetrated a real sham on teammates and fans.
Joe Torre was surprised of the warmth reactions at Petco Park. Fans in Dodger blue gave a standing ovation to Ramirez in his first at-bat, cheering and bracing Mannywood. And of course, there were fans that booed, but the shameful cheers were louder.
Despite going hitless, 0-for-3 with a walk, Ramirez will always be loved by Dodgers fans and people in general. The Mannywood campaign is back, at Dodger Stadium and when he returns home in his first game since serving his punishment, it will be more like a regardful punishment.
While in his time away, images were considered to plunge into infamous shame.
But the punishment and drugs made him famous as he was the biggest celeb in San Diego. Thousands of Dodgers fans chanted “Manny!” “Manny!” “Manny!” In a sold out ballpark to see Shameful Manny, isn’t 42,217 enough and 27,000 giving a standing ovation enough?
Trust me, there was a few heckles as some chanted “Manny Roid-mirez!” But they don’t realize the Dodgers were potent without him. Their strong depth led them to the best record in the majors. Andre Ethier and Juan Pierre each have hit effectively without Manny. But that doesn’t matter, the point is, Manny sellout crowds.
Simply, it’s as if he has done no wrong.
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