Manny turns down 1 year, $25 M?

ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports that Manny Ramirez turned down the Dodgers' offer of 1 year, $25 million. Why Manny? No one else wants you, except maybe the Giants (and we all know they're unlikely to shell out this kind of money), and the longer you wait, the better deal the team will get, I'm sure. This also does nothing for your reputation, which you destroyed with the Red Sawx last year but started to earn back with the Dodgers.

Also, ESPN.com new services reports that the Mets have resigned Oliver Perez for 3 years, $36 million?!?!?! What the f--- is that about? Sure, he started well last year with an ERA around 3 and a WHIP somewhere around 1.2 but finished 10-7 with an ERA of 4.22 and WHIP of 1.40. He does show moments with great potential, but I don't think he's consistent enough to merit $12 million a year. Hopefully for the Mets, he turns into something good.