Manny Ramirez captivated Los Angeles when he arrived two years ago, lifting the Dodgers into the playoffs and beguiling the fans with his dreadlocks, his smile and his big swing.
It all ended Monday when the Chicago White Sox claimed the slugger on waivers from the Dodgers, who received nothing in return. In reality, though, Mannywood had gone into foreclosure a long time ago.
Ramirez parted ways with his teammates after the team's flight from Colorado arrived home on Sunday night. But some remembered him fondly on Monday, believing his short stint among them was well worth everything it brought, both good and bad.
Ramirez hadn't talked to the media since spring, when he said this was going to be his final season in Los Angeles.
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