As spring turned to summer in 2008 MLB, everything seemed to be going right for the Boston Red Sox. There was only one problem: Manny Ramirez. The growing tension between the Red Sox and their longtime star ultimately begat one of the all-time trade deadline blockbusters, a deal that led to one of the most unforgettable stretch-run heaters in recent baseball history.  Written & Narrated by: Jonah Birenbaum (@Birenball | X) Produced & Edited by: James Balutan (@jamesbalutan | Instagram) Thumbnail Design by: Justin Shipley (@shipleysportstudio | Instagram) Courtesy List: pastebin.com/5a3MzdwN Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/theScore Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/theScore Follow us on X: twitter.com/theScore #mannyramirez #ladodgers #mlb