Brazos Valley Bombers Hope to Ink Manny Ramirez

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Culligan
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7:54p, 2/5/09
http://www.kbtx.com/sports/headlines/39176037.html

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BRYAN -- The Brazos Valley Bombers are in hot pursuit of slugger and future Hall of Fame outfielder Manny Ramirez. Ramirez, who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to the National League Playoffs last season, would bring the team credentials and power never before witnessed in Texas Collegiate League play.

The Bombers contacted the offices of Scott Boras, Ramirez’s agent, this afternoon regarding the services of the two-time World Series Champion. They have been investigating the eligibility of Ramirez, who did not play college baseball. Bombers owner Uri Geva was stoked by the possibility of Ramirez joining the team saying, “Ramirez should be a fantastic addition to an already talented team that is poised to win its first TCL Championship.”
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Alamo09
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7:57p, 2/5/09
thats awesome, Ill volunteer to be his host family.
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EVA3
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8:02p, 2/5/09
Brilliant marketing!

That's a stroke of genius, Uri!
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8:29p, 2/5/09
wow... thats kinda ridiculous...lol
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8:53p, 2/5/09
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Although the Bombers cannot offer Ramirez a salary, as TCL players are unpaid, the team feels that opportunity to live with a host family, as well as attend picnics and barbecues, would be an attractive option for Ramirez as he mulls over his options this offseason.


Genius
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Aggie
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7:22a, 2/6/09
complete publicity stunt by the Bombers to try and sell season tickets

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7:24a, 2/6/09
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“Ramirez should be a fantastic addition to an already talented team that is poised to win its first TCL Championship


so Manny is what they need to overcome the other 2 teams in the league and bring home that coveted TCL title
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7:31a, 2/6/09
TCL has turned in to an absolute joke.

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Bombers owner Uri Geva was stoked by the possibility of Ramirez joining the team saying, “Ramirez should be a fantastic addition to an already talented team that is poised to win its first TCL Championship.


And this guy is an idiot..what in the hell makes him think that Manny Ramirez would come play for his team?

[This message has been edited by victory (edited 2/6/2009 7:33a).]
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7:40a, 2/6/09
victory you're an idiot for thinking this is real
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victory
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7:52a, 2/6/09
Culligan, Uri Geva is just dumb enough to think that this is possible. I never said I thought it would happen, so thanks for your remarks d!ck
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Culligan
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7:55a, 2/6/09
Do you think Uri would publicly come out and say "I know there is no chance in hell that Manny would come down here. We have a crappy ballpark and can only pay him in free hotdogs, so he should probably stay in LA." No, he's going to try to sound as real as possible he's selling it to the fans, not Manny. Lighten up...
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7:59a, 2/6/09
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and HOLY CRAP!!! IF THIS HAPPENS I WILL BE GOING TO EVERY GAME THIS YEAR!!!

How is this even possible?? Is it even a slight reality?


wow Culligan..actually asking others on the BCS board if this is possible. Manny's coming to Bryan Culligan...better run and go get your season tickets...HOLY CRAP
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8:02a, 2/6/09
I know there's 1:100000000000 chance of him even dropping by to say Hi, but I would be stoked if this happened. It's fun to get excited about things sometimes. I know it's not going to happen.
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victory
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8:10a, 2/6/09
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It's fun to get excited about things sometimes. I know it's not going to happen.

you must have a boring life if you get excited about somethhing that is not going to happen
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8:14a, 2/6/09
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8:39a, 2/6/09
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Do you think Uri would publicly come out and say "I know there is no chance in hell that Manny would come down here. We have a crappy ballpark and can only pay him in free hotdogs, so he should probably stay in LA." No, he's going to try to sound as real as possible he's selling it to the fans, not Manny. Lighten up...


exactly....there is no way in hell it is going to happen.
So why even make this public???
it is a weak attempt by the Bombers to try and sell tickets....pure publicity stunt

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Culligan
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8:50a, 2/6/09
It's obviously working... we're all talking about the Bombers. This helps, too:



[This message has been edited by Culligan (edited 2/6/2009 8:51a).]
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victory
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8:52a, 2/6/09
talking about them...not going to the games though.
I dont see how saying you are chasing after Manny ramirez and not get him helps you sell tickets?
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9:05a, 2/6/09
It creates a buzz about the team if nothing else. I guess. If it makes 5 more people buy season tickets, that's an extra $1000 in Uri's pocket. I've gone to quite a few games over the last couple of years and have really enjoyed them... I hope this team (and the TCL) sticks around for many years to come.
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9:06a, 2/6/09
all publicity is good publicity

the bombers are fun, and some people either can't take a joke or are putting a lot of effort into trolling.
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9:18a, 2/6/09
He obviously doesn't think he can sign Manny... it's a joke and a publicity stunt. Relax victory, if you can't figure out when somebody is joking like that, message boards are going to make your life really rough.
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victory
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9:22a, 2/6/09
Iowa Kid,
I can figure out just fine when somebody is joking. However, I just dont understand why the BV Bombers would think that more people would go to the games simply b/c they said they are trying to get Ramirez to play for them? Of course they are located in Bryan?
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9:48a, 2/6/09
Rusty Greer used to be a coach in this league, maybe Manny will take a year off, and coach in the TCL. Alamo, would you want to be a host family even if it wasnt for Manny?
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10:11a, 2/6/09
Well its just me and my two other college roommates, I don't know how good of a host family we would make.
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10:21a, 2/6/09
There's an old adage that "any publicity is good publicity". This is a) FREE publicity and b) generally, not BAD publicity (except to a handful or curmudgeons). It didnt cost BVBa dime to have a bunch of people talking about the team. If you dont understand the simple, basic value of that.....
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11:04a, 2/6/09
This is very common among minor league teams across the country

We happen to live in a town where this is so far out of the norm it creates criticism instead of humor

You should look into the Golden Baseball League offering $1,000,000 to Rickey Henderson to go into the HOF as a SurfDawg

http://www.goldenbaseball.com/ArDisplay.aspx?ID=4765&SecID=123
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11:08a, 2/6/09
I miss the days of Rusty...

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11:13a, 2/6/09
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This is very common among minor league teams across the country


Brazos Valley Bombers are far from a Minor League Team..they cannot pay their players.
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11:44a, 2/6/09


[This message has been edited by BradC34 (edited 6/28/2013 7:42p).]
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victory
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12:43p, 2/6/09
youre right stros...my bad

oh yeah the Brazos Valley Bombers are trying to acquire Manny Ramirez to play baseball for free...how genius is that? I cannot believe that other TCL or semi-pro teams didnt think of this...I hope the Texas Budweiser softball team doesnt go after Manny...I hear he is somewhat of beer drinker...Make this Happen Bombers...I'm getting my season tickets now!!! WOOHOOO!!!!!



[This message has been edited by victory (edited 2/6/2009 12:44p).]
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2:16p, 2/6/09


[This message has been edited by BradC34 (edited 6/28/2013 7:43p).]
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victory
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2:22p, 2/6/09
lighten up and just take a joke.
If you want to get excited about a desperate PR move, fine
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EVA3
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5:13p, 2/6/09
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lighten up and just take a joke.


Physician, heal thyself.
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5:18p, 2/6/09
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lighten up and just take a joke.


YOU are telling someone else to lighten up?
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6:29p, 2/6/09
Victory

Don't be an ass
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