There has always been great controversy over instituting instant replay in baseball; however, it appears that it is certainly in baseball’s future. In fact, it could be in use as early as late August of this season once the League irons out issues with the system, which will be used for boundary calls such as foul balls and home runs.
After a disappointing season, the Detroit Tigers will likely make some major changes during the off-season. They’re astounding 138 million dollar payroll will likely see a large cut, possibly up to 40 million dollars. To do this, the Tigers will likely get rid of Edgar Renteria, and with low hopes of getting rid of Sheffield, dealing Magglio Ordonez may be a serious option.
A day following Gary Sheffield's remarks about a lack of playing time and his desire to be more than a designated hitter, the Detroit Tigers placed the disgruntled outfielder on waivers. Sheffield said on Monday that he doesn't "know how to be the leader that I am from the bench," a comment which "flabbergasted" manger Jim Leyland.
Manny Ramirez's hair - which has grown increasingly wild over the past four years - fit the character of the Boston Red Sox perfectly. In Joe Torre's old-school, businesslike approach to baseball, however, Manny's dreadlocks had no place. In compliance with his new manger's request, Manny will cut his dreads to raise money for charity.
Although the Red Sox have put together two championship teams in the past four years, tensions have continued to grow between GM Theo Epstein and President/CEO Larry Lucchino, increasing speculation that Lucchino will leave after 2008. One possible future home for Lucchino is the Dodgers, where former Sox star Manny Ramirez was traded just before the deadline.
