Manny Ramirez could be White Sox property today in a straight waiver claim, but there also was a possibility that a trade between the Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers still could be worked out.
If no deal is agreed upon, the Sox would pick up Ramirez's football jersey
remaining salary without giving the Dodgers a prospect in return. Sox general manager Ken Williams refused to comment on the situation late Sunday night.
Reports in Los Angeles and from MLB.com said the Dodgers had decided to let Ramirez leave in a straight waiver deal hours after he was ejected from the team's 10-5 loss to the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning after he pinch-hit with the bases loaded. Ramirez was thrown out after arguing one pitch. It was the fourth consecutive game in which he was left out of the starting lineup by Joe Torre.
The Sox were awarded the waiver claim on Ramirez, 38, on Friday. The Dodgers had Chicago Bears jersey
until Tuesday to work out a trade with the Sox, pull Ramirez off waivers or let him and the $4 million owed to him go to the Sox in a straight claim. Reports from Los Angeles said the third option was the Dodgers' choice.
The teams had been talking since Friday. The Sox reportedly were offering to pick up about half of Ramirez's remaining salary, but the Dodgers were seeking more.
Ramirez has been on the disabled list three times this season, returning Tuesday from his latest stint for a strained calf.
He had a no-trade clause but had become only a bench player, indicating he would OK a move to an American League team in hopes of getting a contract extension or a chance to play as a designated hitter.
The Sox were not willing to give an extension for next season but now may have Ramirez New Orleans Saints jersey
to use as a DH.
If he joins the team today, he will debut for the Sox in Cleveland, where he played his first eight seasons. He had been with the Dodgers since July 31, 2008, but appeared in only 66 games this season, hitting .311 with eight homers and 40 RBI.
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