Manny Ramirez - The San Francisco Treat?

Could Manny Ramirez end up as a San Francisco Giant for the 2009 MLB season? It isn't likely, but never say never.
The Giants front office believe there is no reason not to explore the possibility of Manny Ramirez moving "upstate" to play with the Giants.
The Giants are in a desperate need for a cleanup hitter and Manny fits the bill. Based on his .396 batting average, 17 homeruns and 53 RBIs, he has proven he can carry a National League team to the playoff.
The buzz about Manny to the Giants has risen lately. The Denver Post led the parade by reporting that the Giants were "aggressively pursuing" him. San Francisco's KPIX-TV reported that the team had offered Ramirez a multiyear contract. And SI.com's Jon Heyman wrote that the Giants had "entered the bidding" for Ramirez.
But is it all hype or are the reports true?
Based on the needs of the Giants [they need a offensive infielder desperately] and the price tag [would put them over their payroll limit and might force them to trade another outfielder], a deal isn't likely. And Manny is considered by many to be too much of a defensive liability.
But how does Manny feel about playing in San Francisco? Money talks! Adn the economic times might make him think twice about passing up the possibility. In his heart though, many feel he wants to go back East - close to his roots in Washington Height, NYC.
Regardless of what you hear in the press, expect both New York teams to be in the Manny hunt. The Yankees could maximize his bat by making him the DH and the Mets would certainly welcome his power.
Stay tuned as the Manny saga continues.