July 27, 2008 Manny would accept trade from Red Sox, even to... Iraq? Play video

(NECN) - According to a report by ESPNdeportes.com, Manny Ramirez said that he would accept a trade to another team.

In the interview, Ramirez said, "If the Red Sox are a better team without Manny Ramirez, they should trade me... I will not object... I don't have any preferences... I could choose a team that offers me the best conditions or one in the chase for the postseason... I don't care where I play, I can even play in Iraq if need be... My job is to play baseball"

Manny goes on to say that he doesn't want to be a problem and a distraction to the Red Sox, but that he thinks the Sox are trying to portray him as the "bad guy".