Bad Hammy, Manny?

Apparently there was no rush to get Manny Ramirez into Dodgers camp after all. Turns out the slugging left fielder has a bad hamstring that's going to keep him out at least a week of spring training games.

Man Ram injured his left hamstring running down a double to left by Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in the forth inning of a game last week, and was removed the following inning.

Now do you see why you didn't get the four year deal you so desperately coveted, Manny? It only took you a week to prove what many GMs already thought (besides your history of laying down)--you're too old for a long term contract.

Ramirez turns 37 May 30th. And while last year he was still arguably the best hitter in baseball, throughout history we've seen only guys hopped up on steroids can continue to produce at the same level when they're 38 as when they were 28. Manny could shake off this hamstring injury and wind up fine. But these injuries often linger for players and take away from their performance.

Good thing this contract likely only lasts one year. Because if Manny is hurt this year and can't produce than the off-season saga was a big waste of time and discussion.