I would imagine if the Red Sox were yet to win a championship they would have held on to him. But with their recent success it's obvious they want to try something for the future and ridding themselves of Manny's antics makes sense.

Jason Bay is no Manny Ramirez but they are getting someone good in return for what looked like an ended relationship already.

He is still a great hitter though and hopefully he won't be in a Dodger's uniform for very long.