Let's Retire #24 at Fenway
I hope the news that Manny Ramirez tested positive for performance enhancing drugs finally closes the book on one of the most self-absorbed athletes ever to dawn a Red Sox uniform. In 7.5 years in Boston, we watched him quit on his team, shove a 65 year old Red Sox employee to the ground, refuse to attend the 2006 All-Star Game despite receiving the most fan votes, throw a punch at Kevin Youkilis, and so many other "Manny Moments". It's too bad that a player who played such a large role in helping the Red Sox turn the corner turned out to be such a hateful character.
In light of this recent development, I hope the Red Sox do the right thing and retire the #24 in honor of the greatest right fielder to ever to patrol the land by the Pesky Pole - Dwight Evans. Dewey won 8 Gold Gloves, hit 385 home runs(more than Jim Rice), played in three All-Star Games, and had more home runs and extra base hits than ANY player in the 1980's. He is a consummate professional and should be in the Hall of Fame. I don't know what it will take to get him there, but the Red Sox can start by retiring his number and closing the book on Manny.
In light of this recent development, I hope the Red Sox do the right thing and retire the #24 in honor of the greatest right fielder to ever to patrol the land by the Pesky Pole - Dwight Evans. Dewey won 8 Gold Gloves, hit 385 home runs(more than Jim Rice), played in three All-Star Games, and had more home runs and extra base hits than ANY player in the 1980's. He is a consummate professional and should be in the Hall of Fame. I don't know what it will take to get him there, but the Red Sox can start by retiring his number and closing the book on Manny.
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