In a move clearly designed to use up old inventory from the Red Sox ásouvenir shop, the Boston Red Sox have reportedly acquired minor league catcher Max Ramirez from the Texas Rangers in exchange for gold-glove third baseman Mike Lowell.
Said GM Theo Epstein, "When we were forced to trade Manny Ramirez two seasons ago it left us with a surplus of Ramirez jerseys at our souvenir store. As a small market team, we simply can't afford to be holding a surplus of inventory."
Since the departure of Manny, the Sox GM has traded for Ramon Ramirez last season, while snatching Ramon A. Ramirez off of waivers earlier this off-season. The reported acquisition of Max Ramirez from the Rangers would leave the Red Sox 40-man roster with no fewer than three Ramirezes.
Added Epstein, "We had a lot o ...
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Boston Red Sox Acquire Max Ramirez To Use Up Old Manny Jerseys (Satire)
Posted: 10th December 2009 by Todd Civin in MLBComments Off on Boston Red Sox Acquire Max Ramirez To Use Up Old Manny Jerseys (Satire)