Poor L.A. Hammies Just Being Hammies While Colorado Opens Up a Can of Whoop
Day 75
Imagine you are one of 30 people in town. You really want this Ferrari in the local dealership. The whole town knows you want it and so does the dealer. Oh yes, the dealer has been knocking on every door in town telling the other 29 people how much you want this car.
It’s fast. It’s flashy. It’s goes from zero to 60 in an ungodly time.
It’s used though! Matter of fact you were able to drive it for a short leasing period and it was awesome. It went fast and got all the girls in town to check you out. You were a contender. You were the man. But as all good things come to an end, you drove it back to the dealership after your lease was up and expected to sign another one so you could drive it again.
You knew this Ferarri could get you in a lot of trouble and get you speeding tickets and having everyone thinking you are reckless. It didn’t matter, you wanted it nonetheless.
The dealer made you out to be an idiot and wanted a ridiculous amount of money because this car went fast and you needed it. Had to have it you said. He knew you were the only one in town who wanted it and was willing to spend a crazy amount.
So you did and in the first week as you are driving it what happens?
It’s just a day to day thing. So not to worry. These things happen is what the dealer tells you. This car is in tip top shape and all sales are final. I’m just glad this wasn’t the front page in Colorado.
Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez exits with sore hamstring

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Thank you for reminding me how much I love you, Tom. This blog is the perfect way to describe the Manny situation, and I’ve been looking for a way to describe it. You win at life. And anything else you wanna win at. đ
Jen
http://ajroxmywhitesox.mlblogs.com
Thanks Jen! Those are the nicest words I’ve heard today and much appreciated : )
Tom
http://rockymountainway.mlblogs.com
Haha, you got it! Great, great analogy!! That was pretty brilliant, and you definitely hit it right on the head. Yeah, I’m glad that that’s not on the San Diego papers either!
http://kaybee.mlblogs.com
Great blog Tom!! I really liked Manny’s comment that “maybe he’s just getting old”! Oh my – did he really say that?? Have a great one Tom – always a must read!
Julia
http://werbiefitz.mlblogs.com/
Great analogy! I literally laughed out loud. I am glad that was not a headline in Cleveland or St. Louis papers either.
Melissa
http://clemsongirlbsseball.mlblogs.com
Now, that’s some deep thinking, bro!
What I want to know is-after the tire’s fixed…what’s next? Run out of gas, maybe?!?
“Happy”
http://thehappyyoungster.mlblogs.com/
Kaybee- I love to hear the word brilliant : )
Julia- Aren’t we all, but I’m not getting paid 25 mil, damn.
Melissa- Glad you got a chuckle. Laughter rocks!
Happy- What can I say I’m a deep thinkin dude and yeah I wouldn’t be surprised if “run out of gas” becomes the next one.
-Tom
Excellent analogy, Tom. Manny and his tire got the air knocked out of them. But the fans in LA are still jazzed about his being a Dodger. They believe….
– http://janeheller.mlblogs.com
Ferrari… eh. Gimme a Maserati any day đ
Great analogy. Scott Boras will continue to screw fans and teams over until someone refuses to lick his shoes.
Kylie — http://kylie.mlblogs.com
This is probably the best thing I have read about Man-Ram all season. Although, didn’t we all kind of expect this? Manny would behave himself until he got what he wanted and then would be back to his old tricks. Sometimes I’m glad the Twins could never afford to get someone like him (though they almost drafted him in 1991).-Erinhttp://plunking-gomez.mlblogs.com
Tom, Tom, Tom, At least you should have used a Blue car! A Dodger blue car! Like Jane said, we are not worry.
Emma
http://crzblue.mlblogs.com/
I love how Manny might be getting old now after he inked that big contract. Ca$h rules everything around me yo.
–Jeff
http://redstatebluestate.mlblogs.com/
Great metaphor for the Manny situation. Except if player were all cars, 70 percent would be from Japan and they’d hardly ever get injured. đ Very talented writing here!
http://homerfoodandhistory.mlblogs.com/
Your so lucky you have a ferrari! They rock.
Bob, http://bostonsports.mlblogs.com/
Wow Tommy,
Loved the analogy! Very nicely thought out! Manny and his “injuries”. They’ll never end.
-Elizabeth
http://redsoxgirl46.mlblogs.com
Tommy, this is one of the best situations to describe what is going on with Manny. Way to go!
Aaron
http://mlbtribefan.mlblogs.com
I love a good analogy, and this was a great one! That is a sweet car!
-Kathy
http://redbirdchatter.mlblogs.com
I think Manny turned a lot of people off with his hold out, negotiating this winter. He’s not worth $45 mil.
-Erik
http://countingbaseballs.mlblogs.com/
Oh, Tommy. Love it.
Emily
http://deconstructingthoughts.mlblogs.com/