No pulling punches about Manny Ramirez by house network

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On the Dodgers Fox Prime Ticket pregame show, analyst Steve Lyons didn’t pull any punches about what he thinks about the return of Manny Ramirez.

‘I’m not sure (Manny) is ready. I’m not sure I liked the way he handled the suspension. He has not and will not answer any questions (about the suspension). I would have wanted him to have spent more time with the ballclub.

‘I don’t think he put himself in the best possible situation to succeed at this level. On a day-to-day basis I don’t think he’s ready.’

Can’t say that the Dodgers’ television network or its announcers are acting like a house organ. Lyons couldn’t have been more clear about what he thinks. Good for Lyons.

-- Diane Pucin