eBay has officially taken Manny Ramirez’s gas grill of the market after over zealous Red Sox fans bid their life savings all for a taste of a big, fat, juicy burger grilled on the appliance previously owned by the slugger.
The gas grill, originally purchased by the major leaguer for $4,000 and used once, was taken off the auction block earlier this year.
The minimum bid for the elaborate grill was $3,000, but the bidding soon got out of hand, sky rocketing all the way up to $100 million.
The Associated Press reported that when asked why he was selling the appliance, Ramirez responded with a smirk, “I need the money.” He also guaranteed a personally signed baseball for the lucky bidder.
It was later revealed that Ramirez was lending a helping hand to his neighbor, who originally owned the grill.
More on the “grill caper” here: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2007/03/manny_grill_off.html
8 comments:
Good article! Does Manny take anything seriously??
Anonymous: Well... in the past he's said if the Red Sox didn't win the Division Series it "wouldn't be the end of the world." True. He also said he would like to play for Boston's archenemy, the New York Yankees. My kind of guy!
For a hundred mil. that damn grill best come with a spare bedroom
Who is this Manny person ? is he a rock star ?
Manny Ramirez plays left field for the World Champion [cough cough] Boston Red Sox. He has an 8 year $160 million contract with the team.
Thanks Nicole, WOW!!!! 160 million, what hood does this guy live in, my garage is cleaner than his or his neighbor,s
Hey Cole, Any idea who revealed that Manny was not the owner of the grill?, and if he really wanted to help his neighbor do really think this cheap skate loaned him the money? I don't think so!!!!!
Well F-Rod... The Associated Press revealed that the grill actually belonged to Ramirez’s neighbor. When they asked Ramirez why he was lending a helping hand to the unidentified neighbor, in typical "Manny Fashion," he replied with a smile, "I need the money."
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