Manny Ramirez won’t play in All-Star Game

The Dirt:

Manny Ramirez won’t play in next week’s All-Star Game because of a sore knee, his manager told reporters Tuesday. Major League Baseball, however, has not announced any decision.
Ramirez, the leading vote-getter in fan balloting, didn’t talk to reporters after the game. He has had a sore knee for much of the season, but has played in 77 of his team’s 81 games.

The Spin: One has to wonder if Manny’s “sore knee” is similar to the injury of another Martinez - former teammate Pedro - whose “sore hip” is believed by many to be little more than a convenient excuse to not play in the All-Star Game and get a little vacation. Regardless, it’s not as if the mighty American League needs him to beat up on kid brother National League.

Francona says Ramirez out; MLB hasn’t confirmed it (ESPN)

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