Giants' interest in Manny Ramirez is real
January 6, 2009 | 4:25
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It appears that at least one NL West team is preparing to ramp up -- and it isn't the Dodgers.
Bill Shaikin is reporting that the San Francisco Giants have a very real interest in signing Manny Ramirez -- and might even consider offering a three-year contract.
The Giants' hopes stem from two big factors: 1) A pitching staff led by Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum that includes Matt Cain and now Randy Johnson; 2) The fact that the Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres have done little if anything to improve.
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-- Mike Hiserman
