MLB Hook Up

Manny Ramirez won't be making a promotional appearance he was scheduled to make in Florida on Monday for DirecTV, which released a statement today explaining that the free agent outfielder postponed the event because he could sign a new contract at any time. The statement read: "Manny, his management and representatives for DIRECTV have decided that due to the unpredictable schedule of Manny's current status and the realistic possibility of impromptu developments that would require immediate travel or contract-related obligations, this appearance will be put on hold until things become more concrete for both parties." So does that mean Ramirez and his agent, Scott Boras, really think that a deal could be imminent? Or is it more that Boras wants to protect his client from reporters who might show up to ask him countless questions about his contractual status?