Manny Ramirez Signs with The Dodgers

After months of negotiations, Manny Ramirez is once again a Los Angeles Dodger.

The Boston Red Sox sent Manny to the Dodgers in the middle of the season last year after both sides had had enough of each other.

This off-season, Manny's contract expired and he became a free agent.

After not garnering much interest due to his erratic behavior, the Dodgers were the most like destination.

Agent Scott Boras negotiated endlessly for his client, eventually agreeing to a 2-year $45 million contract. The first year will cost the team $25 million, and if he chooses to stay for a second year(which is unlikely), he will receive the remaining $20 million.

Nobody can argue Manny's numbers. He is a perennial 40 home run hitter and is consistently an all-star. He will provide a big bat in the middle of the Dodger's line-up, making them the favorites in the NL west.

I almost feel sympathetic for the Dodgers. They were bullied by Ramirez's agent until they threw $25 million a year at Manny. Manny won't do much for team chemistry; he is notoriously outspoken and has been ridiculed by former teammates. This is a $45 million risk for the Dodgers.

The L.A. Times reports and reacts.