BOSTON — Manny Ramirez is “tired” of the Red Sox and would agree to a trade that would make both him and the team happy.
But he doesn’t think it will happen and Boston, battling for a playoff spot, needs the production of its cleanup hitter.
Ramirez spoke for less than two minutes in Boston’s clubhouse before Sunday night’s game with the Yankees.
Red Sox owner John Henry said, “We are concentrating on one thing — a playoff spot.”
Ramirez originally told on Sunday that he wouldn’t object to a trade if the Red Sox are better without him.
Ramirez asked to be traded after the 2005 and 2006 seasons but doesn’t expect to be traded now.
“That’s not going to happen,” he said. “They’re not stupid.”
Footnotes.
The Orioles finally ran out of patience with rookie starter Radhames Liz (7.47 ERA), optioning the struggling left-hander to Triple-A Norfolk and activating reliever Jamie Walker from the 15-day disabled list.
• Infielder Eric Patterson was recalled from Sacramento by the Athletics, who optioned outfielder Matt Murton to the Triple-A club.
• The Rangers activated pitcher Eric Hurley and sent catcher Max Ramirez to Double-A Frisco.
• The Pirates called up right-hander Jason Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis and sent former first-round draft pick John Van Benschoten back to the minor leagues.
The Associated Press
