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Manny Talks God, Ducks Drugs in Pre-Game Presser

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(Newser) – Manny Ramirez ducked questions about drug use and praised the Lord hours before his scheduled return to the major leagues, MLB.com reports. "First, I want to say that God is good and good is God," Ramirez told reporters in San Diego tonight. Asked about the banned substance that earned him a 50-game suspension in May, Ramirez whiffed: "I don't want to get into" that, he said. "I've already said I'm sorry."

Sporting shades at the indoor press conference because "I wanted to," Ramirez refused to say whether the feds had contacted him regarding his PED of choice—a fertility drug known to mask steroids. Asked for the name of his doctor, Ramirez said, "I don't want to talk about my criminal record." And laughed. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger is slated to set off flash bulbs and bat third against the Padres tonight.

Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez smiles in the dugout in Lake Elsinore, Calif., Saturday, June 27, 2009.
Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Manny Ramirez smiles in the dugout in Lake Elsinore, Calif., Saturday, June 27, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez arrive before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Friday, July 3, 2009 in San Diego.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez arrive before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Friday, July 3, 2009 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez, right, stretches out with teammate Ronald Belisario before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres Friday, July 3, 2009 in San Diego.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez, right, stretches out with teammate Ronald Belisario before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres Friday, July 3, 2009 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez answers a question at a news conference held before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres Friday, July 3, 2009 in San Diego.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez answers a question at a news conference held before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres Friday, July 3, 2009 in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, left, looks on as the Dodgers Manny Ramirez, right, speaks in San Diego, Friday, July 3, 2009.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre, left, looks on as the Dodgers Manny Ramirez, right, speaks in San Diego, Friday, July 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Sauerkraut
Jul 3, 09 8:40 PM CDT
He also apologized to all the Dodger fans and staff. Manny, I forgive you. Go Dodgers. Reply
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acidick
Jul 4, 09 10:58 AM CDT
I'd forgive him too, dude could hit a double with his eyes closed, batting with his knees... still a doper, though Reply
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Sauerkraut
Jul 4, 09 11:49 AM CDT
yeah, but he did his time. He lost 8 million dollars and half the season. Id say hes finished with his penance.
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