Telecommuting in a New Field

Telecommuting may be coming in a new field, left field, to be precise, and it involves G.M.'s favorite team.

BOSTON—Claiming that a relaxed atmosphere and a chance to create his own schedule would greatly benefit his productivity, Red Sox left-fielder Manny Ramirez has asked team officials if he can play the remainder of the season from the comfort of his own home. ...The Red Sox have tentatively agreed to allow Ramirez to telecommute, claiming that although their offense may suffer without him at the ballpark, their defense in a vacant left field may substantially improve.

In fact, I think that this is how the border patrol has been doing its job for years. Good luck to Manny, the Red Sox, and Red Sox fans.