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Manny Ramirez -- I'm Sorry, So Sorry...

Posted May 7th 2009 12:31PM by TMZ Staff

Manny RamirezManny Ramirez just released the following statement regarding his 50 game suspension for violating the MLB drug policy:

"Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me.

Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy, that mistake is now my responsibility. I've been advised not to say anything more for now.

I do want to say one other thing; I've taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past 5 seasons.

I want to apologize to Mr. McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, Mr. Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. L.A. is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I'm sorry about this whole situation."

According to the MLB Players Association, Manny has waived his right to challenge that suspension.


Los Angeles Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt issued the following statement in reaction to today's statement: "We share the disappointment felt by our fans, our players, and every member of our organization. We support the policies of Major League Baseball, and we will welcome Manny back upon his return."



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31. The only thing he is sorry about is the fact he got caught. They need to permanently ban him from the sport.

Posted at 9:40AM on May 8th 2009 by m

32. Hope the Dodgers keep winning without Manny....This so common Manny being Manny.

Posted at 2:33PM on May 7th 2009 by fred smilek

33. "Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was OK to give me." That's what they ALL say!

Posted at 2:46PM on May 7th 2009 by M.P.

34. So give the Dodgers the money back!! You obviously wont be earning it!!

Posted at 4:31PM on May 7th 2009 by anna

35. all i have to say about this is..... WHAT. AN. IDIOT!
how dumb can you be?! doesnt he have like 10 lawyers? arent they hired to protect their client from making dumb decisions?! WOW amazing.
But hopefully this doesnt bring down the team too much. He was praised too much anyways!
LETS FOCUS ON THE PLAYERS THAT ARE SMART and CHEER ON THE DODGERS FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON!
Besides, the best looking player (ANDRE ETHIER) is still playing
so I could care less about this drama king.


Posted at 3:07PM on May 7th 2009 by LADtc1

36. SORRY -- SORRY YOU WERE CAUGHT. DEMANDS HIGH PAY BUT DOESN'T PLAY BY THE RULES.... CAUGHT. THE DODGERS GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED.. WHAT A CREEP.

Posted at 3:13PM on May 7th 2009 by Donna

37. SCREW you Manny!

Posted at 3:33PM on May 7th 2009 by jen

38. Barry Bonds is still available. He'll sign for the 8 million the Dodgers save by not paying Manny for 50 games. And he will not embarrasse anybody with secret drug tests since that cat was out of the bag a long time agooooooo. I like home runs and do not care how you hit them because you can bring any steroid user from Gold's Gym, and they will not have a clue how to hit a 100 mph fastball out of the park. It takes special skills with or without injections. Go Dodgers!

Posted at 4:00PM on May 7th 2009 by HomeRun

39. Any player that made the Yankees squirm is OK in my book. Go Manny Go!!! Just don't shrink the one-eyed trouser snake, tally-whacker, heat-seeking love missile, beef bayonet, wedding tackle, pork sword, little soldier, baloney poney, power drill, magic wand, joystick, jack hammer, frankfurter, Captain Winkie, summer sausage, jack-in-the-box , um, get the picture...

Because I am a "bitch", I don't care what all you haters say, I give Manny a pass.
Never forget 2004 bitches. MVP. Yankee fans purchased the most Kleenex that year!!!! whop-whop

Babbabooey Babbabooey Babbabooey

Posted at 4:12PM on May 7th 2009 by LoveForHoward

40. How about giving some of the money back!

Posted at 5:07PM on May 7th 2009 by JR

41. BLAME IT ON THE BONER HE COULD NOT GET WITH THE GIRL HE MET IN L.A. VIAGARA TO THE RESCUE!

Posted at 4:41PM on May 7th 2009 by CHUCK

42. HEY AHOLE #34 COMMENT, I RESENT WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT PUERTO RICANS. YOU MUST BE A RACIST BASTARD THAT HAS NO MORALS OR RESPECT FOR YOURSELF. AHOLE . AND BY THE WAY MANNY IS DOMINICAN.! SHOWS HOW MUCKH YOU KNOW!

Posted at 4:49PM on May 7th 2009 by CHUCK

43. Enough is enough Manny! your a great player but you beat us in the head with your "idiocy"!

Posted at 5:10PM on May 7th 2009 by dannyw

44. Since Manny is using female hormones should we call him Tranny Ramirez from now on?

Posted at 5:06PM on May 7th 2009 by Covina

45. MANNY IS OLD AND PROBABLY CAN'T PERFORM WITHOUT HIS DAILY DRUGS. THE DODGERS SHOULD CAN DUMP HIM AND GET THEIR MONEY BACK.
HE THOUGHT HE WAS ABOVE THE LAW..
MANNY PROBABLY CAN START HIS OWN TEAM WITH A ROID, CLEMENS ROID AND NOW MANNY ROID.
WHAT LOSERS.

Posted at 5:42PM on May 7th 2009 by MANNY THOUGHT HE WAS ABOVE THE LAW, AND NOTHING BUT A LOSER

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