Great essay on Manny Ramirez in the "New Yorker"
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by user Terry Foote
It's not often that a piece on a baseball player graces the staid and august pages of a publication like the "New Yorker". In the latest issue, there is a great article on Manny Ramirez. Here's a money quote:
"In 2003, James identified fifty-three instances in which Red Sox players had demonstrated a game-altering failure to hustle; twenty-nine of them involved Ramirez."
Despite his renowned less than Pete Rose work ethic, Manny is revered by fans and an endless source of discussion and fascinating by the press. This article sheds some light as to why. Here's the link.
