Manny Ramirez’s agent makes a new counteroffer

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Received this e-mail from agent Scott Boras, who represents Manny Ramirez:

We have continued to work with Ned and the Dodgers to do away with the artificial barriers and attempt get a deal completed. There is no issue with deferral money being part of any contract; just want to make sure the value is stated accurately and appropriately.

Our most recent offer Saturday morning covered two years with some deferred compensation ($43.5 net present value). Manny directed me to compromise between the Dodgers last offer of $42 million net present value ($45 million with deferred compensation) and our $45 million dollar without deferred money. However, we have yet to hear from them on our last three offers.

‘I would not allow negotiations to take place without being involved and talk to Scott nearly every day’ said Manny. ‘I have given Scott offers that he has given to the Dodgers and he has give me all the offers from the team.’

For the latest on Ramirez’s talks with the Dodgers, visit latimes.com/sports

-- Dylan Hernandez