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Going into the Green Monster between innings to make a phone call or take a leak? That's just Manny being Manny. Knocking over the team's traveling secretary because he couldn't get him enough tickets? That's just Manny being Manny. High fiving a fan after making a catch? You guessed it, just Manny being Manny.

Accusing the team of not being straightforward with him and deceiving him? That's just, hey! That's not cool at all!

At least, not if you're Red Sox owner John Henry. During the All-Star break Manny made the following comment when asked about his future in Boston.

"I want no more [expletive] where they tell you one thing and behind your back they do another thing," Ramirez told the Boston Herald. "I think I've earned that respect, for a team to sit down with me and tell me this is what we want, this is what we want to do."

John Henry Doesn't Appreciate Manny's Comments About the Team - MLB FanHouse

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There is no doubt in my mind that the Red Sox would be willing to unload Manny and also that Manny is more than ready to move on. This little back and forth has been going on for a few years now. Before now no one wanted to buy out his contract but all of a sudden it will now be much easier. Boston is probably willing to hold on to him for a song but I can't see them offering him a long term contract. Can it happen ?? Sure .. why not ?? He has paid his dues and he is saying he'd like to stay but ...... I just don't buy it. We'll see. Maybe all this ranting and raving is just Manny being Manny ...... again.