MLB 2011: Manny Ramirez Retires: Rays Suprised
Press Release MLB
Major League Baseball recently notified Manny Ramirez of an issue under Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Rather than continue with the process under the Program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player. If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed. MLB will not have any further comment on this matter.
The Rays were surprised of the news, as Ramirez did not even give them a heads up.
"The Tampa Bay Rays were informed today by the commissioner’s office that Manny Ramirez has decided to retire after being informed of an issue under the drug program," the Rays said in a statement. "We are obviously surprised and disappointed by this news. We will have no further comment on this matter, and our fans and organization will carry on."
Full story to come out soon with full disclosure I hope!
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