In what is disappointing news for Kiwi baseball fans, Auckland Tuatara prospective signing Manny Ramirez has instead decided to sign with their league rivals the Sydney Blue Sox.
Ramirez, a 12-time MLB all-star, was rumoured to be joining the Auckland Tuatara side for the upcoming ABL season.
Blue Sox owner Adam Dobb told theabl.com.au that they had signed the 48-year-old on a one year deal.
"As a life long Boston Red Sox fan this is a dream come true" Dobb said.
"Manny has been interested in the Australian Baseball League for quite a while now."
"It was his preference to play down here in a big city and we're thrilled to have a player of his calibre in Sydney."
Ramirez is a two time World Series champion, having played with five MLB teams in his career.
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