Manny is going to be 40 in May . He most certainly is one of the greatest sluggers of his era . Has a 312 lifetime batting average, 1800 RBI's...21 career grand slams, 28 post-season homers. Has made a boatload of $$$$. Whether he still has money is another story .
He would have been a sure fire Hall of Famer if not for the "fresh in our minds" test results which resulted in a 100 game suspension . So why is he attempting a comeback, albeit via a minor league contract with the A's ?
Does he want to clear his name ? Is he broke? Does he feel he needs 600 homers to make the "Hall'? Does he really love baseball that much ? Is he "Manny being Manny "? We have seen too many athletes continue competing well after they were washed up for a variety of reasons..Usually money, sometimes ego...Sometimes actually for the thrill of competition. Doesn't usually end up pretty.
Let's hope for our beloved(quirky Manny)Manny he finds some old magic, helps the A's , reaches 600 homers and doesn't get hurt.
I don't know about you....but I'm definitely pulling for him! Let's go Manny!
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