Manny arrives to camp.  See below an blog entry from Sean McAdam of the Providence Journal

"Updated: Surprise! Manny in camp

Manny Ramirez unexpectedly reported to camp this morning, arriving early to undergo a physical. Escorted by agent Greg Genske, Ramirez came to camp three days ahead of schedule. Ramirez had informed the club -- first through teammate Julian Tavarez and later to the club directly -- that he would be reporting on March 1. According to the collective bargaining agreement, players can't be forced to report prior to tomorrow, Feb. 27.

Ramirez reportedly had been attending to his sick mother, who recently underwent a surgical procedure. Reports later surfaced that Ramirez was scheduled to appear at a classic car auction this past weekend in Atlantic City. It is believed that Ramirez canceled that scheduled apearance.

Today, Ramirez joked with a handful of teammates as he sat at his locker. Through a team spokesperson, Ramirez issued word that he did not intend to answer questions from the media. Genske is scheduled to speak to reporters later this morning.

We'll have more on this story as the day goes along."

--Journal Sports Writer Sean McAdam

I'm not sure how you could compare the two players.  One can hit while the other can play defense.  This should be interesting.

Link: Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal.

Typical Manny.  Check this article out.

Link: Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal.

The smell of hot dogs cooking on the grill while the click/snap of a beer bottle opens up.  The sights and sounds of baseball are in the air down on Florida as the Red Sox pitchers will have their first workout of the year.  This is a exciting time for baseball fans and players to as we have waited a few months to get America'a sport back into action.  If one could believe it the first games begin the end of this month.  :)

Link: Boston Red Sox | projo.com | The Providence Journal.