Mannywood

While it’s simply wonderful that Jamie and Frank McCourt think that the fans will welcome back Manny Ramirez with open arms and should even vote this cheater to All-Star status this year, they are missing a real opportunity to really cash in.

Why not start a reality show called “Manny Being Manny” and follow him around with a live camera crew watching this lovable character find a way to secure performance-enhancing drugs, show his moody character that got him bounced out of Boston and finally melting down sometime toward the end of the season when he feels he’s not loved or respected by the chumps that pay his ridiculous salary? That’s can’t-miss entertainment for the whole Dodger Blue family to enjoy.

Jack Kenna

Whittier

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Uh, Earth to Manny. I don’t recall anyone accusing you of rape or murder, you chowderhead. But then, what’s one to expect when his bosses, Mr. and Mrs. Dunderhead, reconcile his drug use as one would forgive one’s offspring for egging their neighbor’s house.

Oh, wait, in my youth I was caught committing that crime and was forced to not only clean up the mess I had created, but also to apologize to our neighbors, face to face. At the time, the severity of the punishment meted out by my parents seemed over the top because, after all, I didn’t kill or rape nobody.

John R. Grush

Mission Viejo

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The next “Manny’s my hero” moment: A kid comes home from school with a note that says he hasn’t done his homework for a week. When confronted he says, “What’s the big deal? It’s not like I murdered or raped anyone.” Thanks, Manny.

Dan Rosenfeld

Altadena

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Should there be any honors, awards, citations, etc., given to Manny Ramirez for anything taking place more than one previous day, the awards should be forfeited because he has publicly stated that he doesn’t dwell on the past and it’s time to move forward.

Lois Wetton

Temple City