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Did anyone catch ESPN's Outside the Lines earlier today?

They aired an interesting segment on outfielder Manny Ramirez, providing new information on how the Red Sox were going to suspend him on July 25 for refusing to play. They gave him a letter detailing their plans, but Ramirez informed club officials that he was ready to return to the lineup after an MRI on both knees didn't reveal any damage.

Ramirez had both knees examined because he couldn't remember which one hurt, according to the report. Just Manny being Manny.

It was easy to question the Red Sox's wisdom in trading Ramirez and removing one of baseball's most dangerous bats from their lineup, but he clearly had worn out his welcome. It was time for him to go.

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo predicted that Ramirez will re-sign with the Dodgers, beating out the Yankees and Mets. He also mentioned the Phillies as having possible interest, but figured that Ramirez would accept an offer in the three-year, $84 million range.

The Orioles weren't mentioned as possible suitors. And that's because they have no interest in Ramirez, and he has no interest in them. It's a convenient arrangement.

I'm taking the Ravens today +6 ½, but that might have more to do with my rooting interest, which I try to keep tucked away on Sundays.

I know it's asking a lot for them to win AGAIN on the road, against the defending Super Bowl champions, with their secondary still in tatters and Derrick Mason trying to play with a separated shoulder. They might be able to nullify the Giants' No. 1-ranked rushing attack, but what about the big-play receivers?

The Ravens need to apply serious pressure to Eli Manning and control the ball with their own vaunted ground game. And if they lose by fewer than 6 ½ points, I can live with that. But I'm hoping for a win.

And finally: For those of you who were caught up in last week's rumor that Anita Marks was leaving the local airwaves, this story might clear things up - along with the fact that she continued to show up each day for the retooled Scott Garceau/Anita Marks Show on 105.7 FM and MASN.

(Try to ignore the typos. The copy desk must have been on strike, or an extended Happy Hour).

I was sitting next to Marks in one of the studios at CBS Radio the day a report surfaced on dcrtv.com that she was let go. We were minutes away from beginning the show.

The site now is running the following item:

CBS To Rumormongerers: Anita Marks Staying At 105.7 - 11/12 - UPDATED. CBS is shooting down rumors that Anita Marks may soon be gone from new sports talker, WJZ-FM, 105.7 in Baltimore. She has been co-hosting the afternoon show with Scott Garceau, and, before that, had been solo-hosting the afternoon show on CBS's old sports talk ESPN 1300, now WJZ-AM. Several sources tell us that she'll be gone in December when her contract expires. There have been rumors that she and former ABC2 sports anchor Garceau don't get along. However, CBS Radio/Baltimore honcho Dave Labrozzi says it ain't so. He tells DCRTV: "Anita is (currently) in her office preparing for her show with Scott Garceau. There is no truth to the story and it should be noted on your site that Anita is enjoying working with Scott Garceau on the 'New Sports Radio 105-7, The Fan.' It is amazing how much interest Anita garners. Scott and Anita are enjoying the show and are excited about '105-7, The Fan'"

Anyway, that's where things stand at the moment.

Marks' contract is up at the end of the year, and I have no idea whether she's staying or going. Each day has brought more rumors and speculation since she first arrived here. It's amazing that she's lasted this long, given how many people have insisted that "the word on the street" is she's a goner.

What a neighborhood! If I lived on that street, I'd build a privacy fence around my house and peek out my curtains before answering the door.