From the Los Angeles Times:

It was only 54 seconds.

That's how much of the Dodgers game some Time Warner cable customers missed Wednesday night. Hardly worth complaining about, except here's what happened in those 54 seconds:

Manny Ramirez, on Manny Ramirez Bobblehead Night, hit a pinch-hit grand slam, a game-winner actually, into the part of Dodger Stadium called Mannywood.

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Manny came back to Dodger Stadium.  The fans cheered.  He got one hit.  The Dodgers lost.

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What?!  You wanted more commentary?  Why?  Was there anything noteworthy or out of the expected?  Did Manny answer questions?  Did the press even utter the word “steroids” much less ask a question with the word “steroids” in it?  Was Manny ot... Read More

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It used to be that when a player tossed equipment, he would get fined by the umpire.  The player would toss a bat and the umpire would point and it would be 100 bucks or 500 bucks or whatever.  The good ol’ days.  Now, Manny gets tossed by an umpire who didn’t even see Manny toss the equipment.  Plate umpire John Hirschbeck turned after hearing the crowd reaction.  Then, tossed Manny.  It was a bogus toss.&nbs... Read More

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Manny Ramirez played on the east coast for the first time since coming back from his drug suspension.  Everyone talked about how unlike his reception in San Diego – where the Padres fans’ boos were overwhelmed by the visiting Dodger fans’ cheers – his reception in New York would be hostile.  Mets fans were really going to let him have it.  Well, it turns out either most Met fans grew up with Manny in Washington Heights and so won’t boo him or the... Read More

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Manny Ramirez did not play Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres.  Boy, a 50 game suspension, including a 10-game saunter through the minors before playing two games -- which he didn't play in their entirety -- really wore you out.  Get your rest Manny.  Oh, you did pinch-hit yesterday.  No one can ever say you're not a gamer making that effort during your well-deserved rest.  Fortunately, the All-Star break is around the corner.  You could use that time off... Read More

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