Back burner
Arte Moreno, why did you buy this team? To win the World Series, right? If that’s still your goal, sneak in like you did with Vladimir Guerrero and sign Manny Ramirez to three years, and rip the Dodgers’ throats out once again.
What’s holding you back? Is timid little Mike and sidekick Tony afraid it will disrupt team chemistry? What team chemistry? Every year it’s 90 wins and out in the first round! But give Manny three years and he’s loyal to you forever. More importantly, he’s got an ax to grind. And let’s face it, Arte, you need an ax in that clubhouse. Your team is soft, and the Yankees and Red Sox are poised to take your milk money for years to come. Make the deal.
David McKenna
Newport Beach
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Mota, Loretta, Estes and Ausmus: Hey Ned, with these red-hot signings you’ve managed to turn the Hot Stove League into the Easy Bake Oven League.
Jim Mangione
San Diego
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