Dodgers: Manny Ramirez Has a Setback in His Comeback Attempt in Australia

When Manny Ramirez was traded to the Dodgers in the summer of 2008, it was an exciting time to be a fan. Los Angeles had not won a playoff series since 1988 at that point, but Manny provided hope. He showed up and sparked a phenomenon known as Mannywood, and propelled the team past the Cubs in the Division Series after putting up ridiculous numbers after the trade.

Because of that spark, Manny Ramirez is usually remembered very fondly by most Dodgers fans. So much so that we have to keep track of his comeback attempt at the ripe age of 48. Manny signed a deal with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League in hopes of resurrecting a career that had been cut short for a number of…