Dodgers finally meet with Manny Ramirez’s agent

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The Dodgers had their first discussions of the winter with Manny Ramirez’s agent on Tuesday night.

In what he described as ‘a tire-kicking session,’ Scott Boras said he was informed by General Manager Ned Colletti that the Dodgers would attempt to re-sign free agents Ramirez and Derek Lowe, another one of his clients.

Boras wouldn’t say if he received any offers for either player.

‘They let us know they have an interest in Manny,’ Boras said. ‘We informed them that Manny had a great time in L.A. We’ll continue to talk.’

Boras said Colletti told him that the Dodgers were also interested in Lowe. Colletti recently said he was under the impression that Lowe wanted to play on the East Coast, but Boras said he would be open to discussing a new deal with the Dodgers.

The Dodgers’ No. 1 starter in the playoffs, Lowe has often felt disrespected by the club, according to sources close to him.

Ramirez and Lowe will test the market, Boras said.

-- Dylan Hernandez