Dodgers make Manny Ramirez deal official

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The Dodgers finally confirmed at 4:45 p.m. (PST) the news that had been reported all day, that they have agreed to a contract with Manny Ramirez.

Meantime, opinions on the deal are consistent -- the Dodgers were correct to hold the the line.

Tim Dahlberg, Associated Press columnist, wrote that Ramirez ‘should be happy with what he could get.’’

Michael Bauman of MLB.com wrote it was a win-win, while his colleague, Tom Singer, wrote that the Dodgers surged ahead in the NL West before the first pitch has been thrown.

As for the other Dodgers players -- oh, yeah, they have other players -- they are thrilled with the signing, SI.com reports.

-- Randy Harvey