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05-21-2004, 07:52 PM
By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff | May 21, 2004
The Boston Globe
The moment Manny Ramirez learned the Pirates had released Raul Mondesi, he bolted directly for Francona's office, closed the door, and talked to Epstein about the prospect of the Sox acquiring the 1994 National League rookie of the year and two-time Gold Glove outfielder. Mondesi, 33, who hit .272 with 24 homers and 71 RBIs last year for the Yankees and Diamondbacks, is a righthanded hitter who could provide insurance in case Nixon or Ellis Burks suffer additional setbacks. "He would be a good fit here," Ortiz said. Mondesi returned home to the Dominican Republic to deal with issues stemming from a civil suit filed against him by former Sox infielder Mario Guerrero, who claims Mondesi owes him $640,000 for helping him reach the big leagues. Mondesi would be united with three friends on the Sox: Ramirez, Ortiz, and Martinez. Asked if the Sox had interest in Mondesi, Epstein said, "I don't know." Mondesi needs to clear waivers before the Sox could land him.
The Boston Globe
The moment Manny Ramirez learned the Pirates had released Raul Mondesi, he bolted directly for Francona's office, closed the door, and talked to Epstein about the prospect of the Sox acquiring the 1994 National League rookie of the year and two-time Gold Glove outfielder. Mondesi, 33, who hit .272 with 24 homers and 71 RBIs last year for the Yankees and Diamondbacks, is a righthanded hitter who could provide insurance in case Nixon or Ellis Burks suffer additional setbacks. "He would be a good fit here," Ortiz said. Mondesi returned home to the Dominican Republic to deal with issues stemming from a civil suit filed against him by former Sox infielder Mario Guerrero, who claims Mondesi owes him $640,000 for helping him reach the big leagues. Mondesi would be united with three friends on the Sox: Ramirez, Ortiz, and Martinez. Asked if the Sox had interest in Mondesi, Epstein said, "I don't know." Mondesi needs to clear waivers before the Sox could land him.