Listen Up, Manny: 50 Games Is 50 Games, Period!

"Manny was of a mind, 'Just let me take batting practice.'  I encouraged him to play games.  If he's going to miss 50 games, then he's going to have to do something." 

Joe Torre stated this in a recent interview with Sports Illustrated's Dan Patrick.

Yes, Manny should continue to play and practice baseball.  With him missing 50 games, that is a lot of time to get out of shape.

Why should Manny get to return before his 50-game suspension?

On the one hand, Manny served his 50-game suspension in Major League Baseball.  He tested positive for a masking agent that could possibly mask steroids and did his time.  If he tests positive again, he will serve a 100-game suspension.

On the other hand, Manny came back early to...

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