Manny Isn't Worth The Money

I know I talked him up before in past blogs but "Manny being Manny" just isn't worth the money here. The Dodgers decided to keep Ramirez on their roster after inking him to a 2-year $45 million contract. Bad move by the boys in blue. Los Angeles is putting all of their eggs into one basket expecting one man to make all the difference. Why not try restructuring that contract and spread the wealth by trying to attract better pitching prospects or even a few key utility players to beef up the depth on the bench?



Now I agree that I hopped on the bandwagon when L.A. first landed the spectacular outfielder, but to pay this guy this much money over a short span of time is not the brightest of decisions no matter what sport. Unless of course we are talking Michael Jordan. And Manny is not the MJ of baseball. Never has been in my opinion.



When the Dodgers grabbed him from the Boston Red Sox last year, I thought for sure he would have made a huge impact on a team managed by Joe Torre. I even predicted them to make it to the World Series. That didn't happen. And neither should this contract. At best, look for the Dodgers to win the division but will run out of gas in the divisional playoffs come October.

Shame On You Jerry Jones!

Let me make one thing clear before I get into this post. I'm not making a case to better the star logos that reside on the Dallas Cowboys' helmets. In fact I despise the Cowboys almost as much as the Green Bay Packers. Rather this post is intended to point out the wrong doings of owner Jerry Jones after releasing Terrell Owens. Sure TO made for a chaotic locker room. But who cares? He put points on the scoreboard and put butts in the seats. After all, isn't that what Jerry Jones has always wanted as the team's owner?



I mean here is an experienced receiver who has been to a super bowl and even caught 10 touchdown passes last season. Not to mention he was paired with a great complimentary wide out in Roy Williams who was aquired midway through last year. By taking TO out of the mix, Williams is now left vulnerable to the always dreaded double coverage as he will without a doubt become the team's new #1 option at the position. Production through the air will definitely be lost.



I even heard on the radio that Jones wanted to make it "Tony Romo's team". Are you kidding me?! That guy is more worried about where Jessica Simpson is sitting in the stands and what colored #8 jersey she has on than caring about his teammates. Much less getting his club to the Super Bowl!



I'm not defending Terrell Owens here either. I've never been a fan of him nor do I believe I ever will be. But fact is fact. The guy can put up solid numbers. And solid numbers on the football field is what you need when competing in the NFC East.



Better land you an above average wide receiver through free agency, Jerry. Otherwise Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder is going to take over the starring role of Diet Pepsi Max commercials!