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How would Manny fare in the Middle East?

By Tim Keown
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

"I can even play in Iraq if need be." -- Manny Ramirez, to ESPNdeportes.com U.S. Army officials expressed disgust Monday when told Pfc. Manny Ramirez, a recent recruit from Massachusetts, refused to participate in a late-afternoon patrol with the rest of his platoon Sunday night. Members of the platoon said Ramirez reported for duty on time and appeared to be ready to gear up and hit the streets outside of Baghdad. However, roughly one hour before go time, Ramirez was seen wincing while flexin ...

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