SYDNEY (AP) Manny Ramirez has been released by the Sydney Blue Sox because of uncertainty over the Australian Baseball League season during the COVID-19 pandemic and a medical issue that is.
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I’ll admit, I’ve been distracted by ‘real world’ stuff this weekend and had a hard time focusing on stuff to write. In the good news category, my parents were to get the Covid vaccine yesterday. I haven’t heard if it actually happened, but that was the plan. Their area of care center they are in has had an outbreak. 5 workers and 5 residents tested positive. One passed away. It is a fairly small area, likely 25ish residents in that section. That they got the vaccine is a great thing.
Manny Ramirez, former Boston Red Sox star, cut by Sydney Blue Sox; 48-year-old was mounting comeback in Australia
Updated Jan 11, 2021;
Posted Jan 11, 2021
Former Boston Red Sox star Manny Ramirez, left, holds the World Series trophy beside Pedro Martinez, second from right, and David Ortiz, right, before the home opener baseball game between the Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP
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In a statement, Blue Sox CEO Adam Dobb cited the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an undisclosed medical issue as the reasons for the decision:
“Combined with the uncertainty of the season and the ongoing medical issue that is preventing Manny Ramirez from playing and training with the Sydney Blue Sox, we have decided to release Manny.
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Francisco Lindor spoke to reporters via Zoom on Monday after he was traded from Cleveland to the New York Mets. He said he is open to talking about a long-term contract with the Mets, but will not negotiate after spring training starts.
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