Clock Ticks on Manny Moments

Red Sox appear increasingly likely to let Ramirez go in 2009. Yes, Daisuke Matsuzaka has been phenomenal. But does such a big investment make economic sense? Bids are in for Chicago Cubs. Why a World Series win would give the new owners a little extra bang for their big bucks. Do wealthier countries take home more Olympic medals? See All Video & Multimedia Photograph by: Aaron M. Sprecher/Icon SMI I once asked a prominent relief pitcher to describe the most idiotic thing he had witnessed in the big leagues. "That's easy," he said, and launched into the story of a former teammate—an All-Star outfielder—who refused to use toilet paper. A clubhouse attendant supplied the player with a daily ration of hand towels, which, when soiled, would be flushed. One afternoon the reliever came in from batting practice to find the locker... [read full story]