I told you Geoff Baker had an awesome blog - and now thanks to Geoff, we get this gem:

Seems that Boston slugger Manny Ramirez was leaving the ballpark, with headphones on trying to look inconspicuous and quickly get away from the crowds still leaving the stadium. He started to cross South Royal Brougham Way, against the signals of a traffic cop who was directing pedestrians. The police officer demanded that Ramirez open his wallet and show identification. He warned him that he could face a $500 fine and possible arrest for disobeying a police officer.

It became clear to those watching that the policeman had no idea who Ramirez was. He didn't ask for an autograph or anything, but did ask Ramirez if he'd attended the game. After the brief lecture, and no argument from Ramirez, the police officer let him go with no further trouble.

Which reminds of the time the tables were turned, and it was Manny Ramirez who sailed past the authority figure outside the Jake in Cleveland... and Jerry Remy and Don Orsillo were left standing outside the clubhouse entrance, like rejected groupies.

That is a crime. Anyone who denies entry to Remy and Orsillo should be forced to walk the plank by the bullpen pirates.