What kind of numbers are you thinking Manny is going to put up?
Andrew S.
New York, NY

I got various questions asking me about Manny’s fielding, his age, and what to expect from him this year. Let me try to answer all of these issues at once.

Fielding
It may not look like he’s improved in the field. He takes strange routes to balls and doesn’t set his feet before he throws, but he’s come a long way and he’s worked hard to get there. This spring Manny took ground balls and fly balls in the outfield everyday. During the season it’s the same thing. He’s working everyday to make himself a better all around player.

This Season
I know a lot of people (including Peter Gammons) have picked Manny to win the MVP this year. Manny Ramirez has a great shot to win the MVP. He worked hard this offseason in Arizona, he got started earlier this season in Florida, he should be locked in for this season. All the tools are there, it’s about how hard Manny wants it. If he stays focused and is in the lineup everyday he will be very successful this year.

Age
Manny hasn’t lost anything due to age.