Friday, May 8, 2009

Manny being Manny? Really?

Its funny. the other week we were talking about who would you rather face, Manny or Chipper. I said Chipper all the way. Manny's numbers have been right there with Chippers, but he hits for more power. I just think its funny that the dumbass dodgers spend all this money on a player, bring in all these fans, name a section "MannyWood" and then he gets suspended for taking women's fertility drugs. Its ironic. Every Yankee fan wishes he was still with the Red Sox. Every Red Sox fan is laughing at the Dodgers. I think it sucks for baseball, because one of its biggest faces just got axed for 50 games. I was happy with him saying he will live with his bad judgement, but what really sucks is the image you are sending to the children around hte country who look up to ball players. Its like, "Hey, you can take a drug to get better." That really just annoys me. A player like that, especially him, now I can really say it was just "Manny being Manny". He has had a great career, up until this point, where now all of his numbers will be questioned. It really was a sad day for baseball yesterday. Dodger fans really must have a sour taste in their mouth. On the same day their star player gets suspended, the bullpen blows a huge lead, allowing the Nationals to snap their record 13-game home winning streak. Of course, Dodger fans being the way they are, will have their heads still above the clouds, thinking that when Manny comes back, he will not be the same player as he was before the suspension. Look back at other players getting suspended early in the season, and see how their production tails off. The Dodgers still have three months with Manny after he returns, but even if he does show up to help, it may be a little too late. Torre will shuffle the lineup, players will go back to their old ways, not having the patience or having fun they did when Manny was on the field. All I can do is wait and see. And that we shall.