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Future Hall of Famer Manny Ramirez is still a free agent as of right now. He is going to be looking to find another team for the 2011 season, and the New York Yankees could be the right home for the 38-year-old slugger.

His hitting would benefit almost any team, and it's rumored that the Yankees could be after him.

Here are some reasons why Ramirez could or couldn't end up with the Yankees.

It took 52 years, but the San Francisco Giants are World Series Champions.  I can now cross that first and foremost item off my sports fan bucket list.

The San Francisco Giants have given their fans numerous heartbreaks, too many to list in this article, but now, all is forgiven.  I have put together a fun piece to showcase the true Giant "hot dogs" who donned the orange and black. 

The 2011 MLB season is just over three months away and already the free agent movement has caused a stir in the league power polls.

While the rest of the free agent situation gets sorted out and teams continue to strengthen, or weaken, we know that baseball is almost upon us.

With that in mind, every season has its surprises, for good and for bad.

The 2011 season will be no different in Major League Baseball, but it is always fun to take a look at what the season may have in store us.

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Looking ahead to 2011, the Minnesota Twins will be without either their second baseman or shortstop from 2010.

First, Gold-Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson signed as a free agent contract with San Diego, and then the Twins trade away shortstop J.J. Hardy to Baltimore in a deal that gave them a couple of relievers in return. 

I took a look back over the combination of middle infielders the team has had, as well as some of the best there have been over the past 50 plus years.

Sandy Alderson is the 12th General Manager in New York Mets' history.  What are the notable and famous (or infamous) legacies of his predecessors?  A quick review does reveal that putting together miracles doesn't come easy and flops apparently do.  In any case the evolution of Casey Stengel ("the only thing worse than a Mets' game is a Mets' doubleheader") to Terry Collins (we'll be prepared...I'll tell you that!) the GM's have made the decisions, pulled the strings on trades and have been goats and heroes.  Take a look!

The Dodgers have spent over $80 million so far this off-season, and in a city like LA, they can't afford to bring second rate talent to the plate in 2011.

It's been a rumor for years, but once again, Matt Kemp has been a subject of trade rumors. He's only 25 years old, and with his contract taking him through the 2012 season, only the perfect trade would be a viable option.

Chad Billingsley was a trade topic in the summer, and with back-to-back seasons with a 12-11 record, Billingsley is certainly not immune from a deal that would net the Dodgers some talent.

The Boston Red Sox have made the headlines this MLB offseason, signing free agent Carl Crawford and trading for Adrian Gonzalez. 

The New York Yankees struck out on Crawford, and were also turned down by free agent pitcher Cliff Lee, who chose to return to the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Yankees have only re-signed major players this winter, most notably future hall of famers and Yankee legends Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. 

So far this off-season, the headlines have revolved around big name targets. As the Giants have showed us, it may not be entirely about the big shots in relation to bringing home the rings.

Cody Ross was responsible for countless game-saving hits, and Edgar Renteria led the World Series charge. Both players were picked up with no intention of season altering implications.

Who will be 2011's Cody Ross?

Let us take a look at 10 free agents who could be next in line to follow suit.

Despite snow falling over most of the country, Major League Baseball—smack dab in the middle of its wheeling and dealing phase—is at its busiest around the holidays.

Some big names have already changed teams, but there are just as many who have yet to pack their bags.

Here are 10 that could find themselves in a new city—or with a new paycheck—by Christmas.