SAN DIEGO (AP) Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues and apologized to fans and his teammates. He refused to talk about steroids, though. Full Article at USA Today
Well, I want to say I'm sorry to the fans and to my teammates
I don't want to get into my medical record
I think Manny coming on board is certainly going to lessen the load on some of these kids ... I don't think it's going to be a chemistry problem. I'd be very surprised if that's going to be the case.
It's all about the dreads, not the kids.
I don't want to get into my medical records right now. I'm happy to be here. I missed the game. ...
I want to thank my fans. I think they drove from (Los Angeles) just to watch me play and it was unbelievable. This team can do a lot of great things without me. I'm just trying to follow those guys.
First I want to say that God is good and good is God. I don't want to get into my medical records right now. I'm happy to be here. I missed the game. I'm ready to play.
It was great, it was the best ... The fans in LA drove (to San Diego) to watch me, it was unbelievable.
I think it's going to be uncomfortable for a while ... I mean, yeah, baseball is a great place to go and bury yourself as far as concentration and trying not to be distracted.
I know it's going to take time for me to get my rhythm, to get my timing ... That's what I'm here for and I'm just going to go day-by-day.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez carries his batting helmet on his bat as he walks back to the dugout after striking out during the seventh inni... View Photo »
ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI double against the St. Louis Cardinals to score Matt Kemp #27... View Photo »
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Manny Ramirez #99 after Ethier hit a solo home run... View Photo »
EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Ron Atrest #37 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears a wig to resemble baseball player Manny Ramirez while taping a public... View Photo »
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 28: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on... View Photo »
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 13: Manny Ramierez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Basebal... View Photo »
PHOENIX - SEPTEMBER 07: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major l... View Photo »
CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 30: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Augus... View Photo »
DENVER - AUGUST 27: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers heads back to the dugout after lining out to pitcher Jorge De La Rosa in the firs... View Photo »
