Manny shows up on time to spring training

Manny Ramirez made good on his word and reported to spring training on time today for the first time in years.

So far, this year has been a departure from years past for Manny. He spent most of his offseason working out, he didn’t put a single item on Ebay, and rather than skipping out on spring training to sell a car he gave a car to charity.

It’s great that he showed up to spring training on time, but I have to admit I’m a little disappointed. We didn’t get any antics this year, and there wasn’t any fodder for the “Manny being Manny” media train. I’m sure that will all come in time, but for now we have to settle for a little bit of showmanship.

Manny was one of the last players to arrive at the spring training facility—he was about as late as you can be without being late. His absence prompted a jump-the-gun response from the Globe , which prematurely declared him a no show.

The great thing about Manny. He’s never boring. Even when he is.

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