Manny, Dodgers energized by fresh start

LOS ANGELES -­ The newest Dodger stood in front of his locker and took a long, deep breath. He was working on three hours sleep. He was fresh off an on-field press conference circus. He was soaking up the quiet.

“You need some pants?” asked first baseman James Loney. “I’ve got an extra pair. They’re huge. I never wear ‘em.”

Manny Ramirez looked over and smiled like he was laying eyes on an old friend: “Nah, man. I’m good. It’s all good.”

It wasn’t the shirt off Loney’s back, but it wasn’t far off. There may be guys in the Boston clubhouse who were itching to see Ramirez get out of town, but in Los Angeles the regulars were just looking to help the new kid feel at home.