Ramirez in better times, circa 1991.

Update: ED can be embarrassing.

Look at the Manny Ramirez of 18 years ago. Young, optimistic and looking upward toward the future. Too bad the Red Sox corrupted the man and the Dodgers had to face the consequences. The LA Times reports that Mr. Ramirez tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and will miss 50 games. What a shame, especially as the Dodgers just set a major league record with their 13th consecutive home victory at the start of the season and are the best team in baseball. Bottom line: some things (ie. the Dodgers having little competition to snag free agent Manny) are too good to be true.