Manny Ramirez Had An Unlimited Sushi Clause in His Contract With Kochi Fighting Dogs
Published on December 23rd, 2023 2:35 pm ESTWritten By: Dave Manuel

Ramirez, who had left Major League Baseball in 2011, was lured back to professional baseball by a lucrative contract that included a number of perks.
In addition to a hefty sum of money, Ramirez was also granted a number of other perks in his deal, including the use of a Mercedes (with a driver), optional practices, a stay at a nearby luxury hotel for as long as he was a member of the team, and a clause that provided Ramirez with as much sushi as he could eat.
That's right - Ramirez, with a self-professed love of eating, had his manager work an "unlimited sushi" clause into his contract.
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The Shikoku Island League is an independent league with just four teams, so the Kochi Fighting Dogs had to break the bank a bit to get somebody with the pedigree of Manny Ramirez to join their team.
The unusual contract worked, as Ramirez ended up playing for the team for a short time before injuring his knee.
It was quite a sight to see Ramirez playing in such a small league. The Fighting Dogs, for instance, had an all-dirt infield, which made it appear as though Ramirez was playing at a local park rather than an actual baseball stadium.
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While Ramirez didn't stay with the Fighting Dogs for very long, you can be sure that he had his share of the free sushi that was included in his contract.