A bobblehead, indeed

Months ago, health care provider Kaiser Permanente was set to help sponsor Wednesday's Manny Ramirez bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium.

Then came Manny’s drug suspension.

Then came some second thoughts.

Then came Kaiser’s withdrawal from the big night.

“As a health-care organization, we thought it was necessary to pull out of our sponsorship of the promotion when he was suspended for violating baseball's drug policy,” a Kaiser Permanente spokesman said.

No matter.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Kaiser was replaced by San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino which, considering the risk the Dodgers are taking by banking of the volatile and selfish Ramirez, is only too appropriate.

And yes, I know Ramirez hit a grand slam Wednesday, sending the Dodger faithful into ecstasy. I remind them the Red Sox fans loved Manny, too ... until they didn't. And made excuses for him ... until they couldn't.