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November 13, 2008
Hanley Ramirez won his first career Silver Slugger on Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:Ramirez is arguably the top offensive shortstop in the majors. He hits for more power than Mets counterpart Jose Reyes, with a similar average. Reyes does hold an Edge in stolen bases, but Ramirez still gives fantasy owners significant production in that category.
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September 28, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is not in Sunday's lineup, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:He reaggravated a left shoulder injury while diving for a ground ball on Saturday. He will only be available to run, but will be facing unfavorable field conditions as it continues to rain at Shea. Rookie Cameron Maybin will lead off and roam center field and Alfredo Amezaga will start at short.
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September 26, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in Friday's 6-1 win over the Mets. All three of his hits were singles. he also stole a pair of bases, giving him 35 for the season.
Our View:He raised his average from .298 to .302, and tied his season-high with 125 runs scored.
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September 24, 2008
Hanley Ramirez hit his 33rd home run of the season off of Tim Redding on Wednesday night in the first at bat of the game. He finished the evening 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI.
Our View:The 33 home runs is a career-high for Ramirez. He continues to solidify himself as an absolute fantasy stud from the leadoff position but he may get more RBI opportunities in 2009 if Cameron Maybin proves a legitimate leadoff option.
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September 22, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Monday's 7-5 loss to the Reds.
Our View:He missed four games with a strained left shoulder, and hopefully he will fare better the rest of the week, assuming he plays. Manager Fredi Gonzalez deemed him healthy enough to return to the lineup, but Ramirez was clearly rusty.
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September 22, 2008
Hanley Ramirez returned to the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Reds, according to the Miami Herald. He is batting leadoff as well.
Our View:He missed four games with a strained left shoulder, but took batting practice Sunday and manager Fredi Gonzalez felt he was healthy enough to return to the starting lineup.
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September 21, 2008
Hanley Ramirez was named the 2008 Marline MVP, the second straight year he has been awarded the honor, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:As great as Ramirez has been (.298-32-66-119-33), the report states that several players privately commented that they thought the award should have gone to Jorge Cantu who has been a savior at the hot corner hitting .279-29-93 to help make up for the loss of Miguel Cabrera. The fantasy MVP is clearly Hanley, but in real life perhaps the honor would have looked best on the fireplace of Cantu.
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September 21, 2008
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez took batting practice on Sunday, and believes he will be back in the starting lineup on Monday, according to FloridaMarlins.com.
Our View:Ramirez was suffering from a shoulder strain, and feels good enough that he should be available to pinch-hit Sunday before he returns.
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September 20, 2008
Hanley Ramirez may sit out the remainder of the weekend due to continuing soreness in his left shoulder, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:The best-case scenario has him returning Monday against Cincinnati, but that isn't certain to happen. Manager Fredi Gonzalez remains hopeful he will play again before the end of the regular season.
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September 19, 2008
Hanley Ramirez may remain out of the lineup Friday due to continued soreness in his left shoulder, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:He does not believe the injury is serious, but is not going to rush himself back into action. He doesn't expect to sit out more than a game or two. Alfredo Amezaga would likely cover shortstop in his place.
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September 18, 2008
Hanley Ramirez injured his shoulder during the Marlins contest Wednesday, and it will keep him out of the lineup against the Astros on Thursday, according to the AP.
Our View:With Ramirez out of the lineup, Cameron Maybin will bat in the leadoff spot and Alfredo Amezaga will start at short.
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September 17, 2008
Hanley Ramirez smacked two home runs in his first two at-bats against Houston on Wednesday night. But after striking out in his third at-bat, Ramirez left the game with a sore shoulder, according to the AP.
Our View:Ramirez has had the season that every fantasy owner hoped for with his 30 stolen bases and 30 home runs. There was no immediate news on the severity of the injury.
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September 13, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.
Our View:He reached 30 homers for the season, and the Marlins now have three infielders with at least 30, joining Dan Uggla and Mike Jacobs. The Marlins are the first National League team to reach the milestone.
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September 8, 2008
The Marlins are reaching a milestone as Hanley Ramirez only needs one more homer to give the club their first trio with 30 home runs, according to FishStripes.com. Mike Jacobs blasted his 30th on Sunday and Dan Uggla reached 30 on Saturday.
Our View:No National League team has fielded three 30-homer infielders, and the only American League club to accomplish the feat was the 2001 Athletics (Miguel Tejada, Eric Chavez, and Jason Giambi).
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September 3, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Braves. He scored two runs, pushing his season total to 107.
Our View:He has scored a run in five straight games, and has registered multiple hits in four of his last eight contests.
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September 1, 2008
The Florida Marlins took another step closer to get a new stadium as Miami residents voted into public office numerous local politicians who have lended their support to a new retractable-roof stadium to be put in Little Havana, according to MLB.com.
Our View:Each politician who voted in favor of a new stadium won their election, seen as a positive sign for Miami as they try and get a new stadium built. Hopefully, that will entice more fans to come out than the 5,000 people who usually do.
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August 31, 2008
Hanley Ramirez faces off against the Mets and hurler Pedro Martinez on Sunday, which is not necessarily a great thing for Ramirez. Against Pedro, the young shortstop is just 2-for-12 (.167) with three strikeouts.
Our View:Under no circumstance should you remove Ramirez from your fantasy lineup, but don't be shocked if he does not have a big day.
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August 27, 2008
Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts in Florida's 4-1 win over Atlanta.
Our View:Hanley continues to be one of the best all-around players in fantasy, he has 28 home runs to go with his 29 stolen bases this year.
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August 24, 2008
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the Marlins after sitting out two games with a bruised thumb, and promptly went 1-for-5 with a double and three strikeouts in Florida's 5-2 win over Arizona.
Our View:Fantasy owners blew a huge sigh of relief after finding out Ramirez had suffered only a bruised thumb. And don't read too much into the three strikeouts. He now has 110 on the year.
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August 24, 2008
Marlins star shortstop Hanley Ramirez , who had missed the team's last two games with a bruised right thumb, returned to the lineup on Saturday night and had a solo home run among his four at-bats, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:Ramirez hopes to get his Marlins back on track today against Arizona. Saturday's loss was Florida's 10th in its last 15 games. The slide has dropped the Marlins into third place in the NL East standings and six games behind the division-leading New York Mets.
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August 22, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is unsure when he will be able to return to the Marlins' lineup due to his injured right thumb, according to the Miami Herald. Ramirez said the injured hand makes it difficult to hit and throw, and he added, "We're fighting for a playoff spot. It's kind of tough. I want to play."
Our View:He could still work as a pinch runner, but that will not be good enough for fantasy owners. We will keep you posted on his status.
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August 21, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is out of Thursday's lineup due to his injured right thumb, according to Marlins.com.
Our View:X-rays were negative and Ramirez does not intend to undergo an MRI. He is considered day-to-day.
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August 21, 2008
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez is "50/50" to play in the team's game Thursday, according to FloridaMarlins.com. Ramirez injured his right thumb sliding into second base on a steal attempt in Wednesday's game.
Our View:The good news is it does not sound like a serious injury. The X-Ray taken on his thumb did not reveal any broken bones, and he is listed as day-to-day.
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August 20, 2008
Hanley Ramirez had to leave the game against the Giants with an injury to his thumb, according to FloridaMarlins.com. The injury occurred as Ramirez was sliding headfirst into second base on a stolen base attempt. The extent of the injury is not known at the moment.
Our View:If this is a serious injury, it would be potential disaster for both the Marlins and fantasy owners. It will be impossible to get the power and steals he provides off the waiver wire. Hopefully, it is nothing more than a jammed thumb.
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August 12, 2008
Hanley Ramirez got just one hit in four at-bats, but it was a big one, a three-run home run that was his 26th of the year and gave the Marlins a 4-3 lead over St. Louis that they would hold on to.
Our View:What can you really say about this guy? He hits for average, has a nice OBP, he steals bases and hits for power. Basically, a fantasy owner's dream player.
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August 7, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Thursday's 3-0 win at Philadelphia. He also registered two walks, and a stolen base, his 27th of the season.
Our View:Ramirez should remain productive down the stretch for Florida, even if his batting average remains below .300.
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August 5, 2008
Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was up to his old tricks again tonight, going 2-for-3 with two walks and his 26th stolen base of the season in the Marlins' 8-2 win over Philadelphia. Ramirez walked off the field with one RBI and two runs scored on the night.
Our View:Ramirez is the leader of the cause for the Marlins and games like this show why. He gets 'em moving towards success and the rest follow.
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August 3, 2008
All-Star Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez isn’t in the starting lineup today, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:Manager Fredi Gonzalez wasn’t available to explain why, but he said through a spokesman that Ramirez was just getting a day off.
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July 31, 2008
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-3 and hit his 25th home run of the season in Florida's 12-2 demolition of Colorado. Ramirez also scored twice and wound up with two RBI.
Our View:Okay, so he struck out twice. Big deal. We'll take the strikeouts as long as he keeps chugging towards a 40-40 season.
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July 25, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a double in Florida's 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. His batting average now stands at .300
Our View:Ramirez is one of the best players in fantasy, and should remain around or above the .300 mark for the year.
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July 24, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Cubs.
Our View:He launched his 24th homer of the season, snapping an eight-game drought.
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July 22, 2008
Hanley Ramirez broke an 0-for-15 slump with a single in the seventh against the Braves on Tuesday. His average is down to .301.
Our View:It was his longest hitless streak of the season. Its only a matter of time before he gets hot again. He has 23 home runs and 23 stolen bases on the season.
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July 15, 2008
Hanley Ramirez had mixed results for the National League in the All-Star Game. He struck out in his first at-bat and made a throwing error from shortstop, but he also collected two hits and scored a run.
Our View:Ramirez is coming off a sore throwing shoulder, though it did not seem to be of any concern, and overall he put on a good showing.
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July 14, 2008
Hanley Ramirez missed Sunday's game due to a sore right shoulder but is expected to be able to start the All-Star Game Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:The team stated that the injury is not a big deal and isn't expected to hinder him for the rest of the season.
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July 13, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is not in today's lineup for the Marlins game against the Dodgers after he injured his right (throwing) shoulder in yesterday's game, according to the Palm Beach Post. It is unknown whether or not Ramirez will still play in the All-Star Game.
Our View:Alfredo Amezaga took over for Ramirez in yesterday's game, and he may get the start today. Fantasy owners can only hope this injury is not serious.
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July 13, 2008
The Marlins won the Saturday night battle in Los Angeles without their All-Star Hanley Ramirez . The shortstop left after his second-inning at-bat with right shoulder soreness. Ramirez told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel he felt it [shoulder pain] trying to throw out Nomar Garciaparra on a slow grounder in the first inning, but could have played through it if necessary.
Ramirez instead exited and iced the shoulder for the remainder of the game. He expects to play in Sunday afternoon finale, but the coaches didn't comment on his availability.
Our View:Alfredo Amezaga filled in and hit a tie-breaking Texas Leaguer in the seventh inning.
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July 12, 2008
Following up an earlier report on the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez; he left the Saturday night game against the Dodgers with a sore shoulder, this according to the Marlins television network. Alfredo Amezaga replaced Ramirez.
Our View:The team is calling their shortstop day-to-day.
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July 12, 2008
Hanley Ramirez left Saturday night's game against the Dodgers with what is being reported as a arm injury.
Our View:Ramirez was hit above the elbow on Friday night, and tonight's exit could be a result of the beaning. More information on HanRam when it becomes available.
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July 11, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is on fire so far in July, as he has generated 20 hits over his last 10 games, consisting of six doubles and four homers, to go along with nine RBI and nine runs scored.
Our View:Ramirez continues to live up to expecations as a high first-round fantasy pick.
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July 11, 2008
Hanley Ramirez won the Marlins game with the Dodgers on Thursday night in the 11th inning on his fifth hit of the game, his 23rd home run of the season.
Our View:Over the last two games Hanley has two home runs and eight hits as he looks intent on trying to catch Lance Berkman for the title of best fantasy performer in the NL prior to the All-Star break.
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July 9, 2008
Hanley Ramirez his a solo shot to left field off of Padres starter Cha Seung Baek and the Marlins defeated the Padres 5-2 on Wednesday afternoon.
Our View:The home run was HanRam's 22nd of the season. The shortstop was caught stealing for the seventh time this season in the win.
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July 4, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-6 with two RBI in Friday's 18-17 loss to Colorado. Ramirez hit a single, a double, and a solo home run. Florida held a 13-5 lead through the first four innings.
Our View:Ramirez notched his 21st homer of the season, with four coming over his last six games. He has also scored 75 runs over 85 games.
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July 2, 2008
Hanley Ramirez has been named the NL Player of the Month for June, according to the AP. Ramirez hit .298 (34-of-114) with 10 homers and 13 RBI. He also had six doubles, a triple and seven stolen bases.
Our View:He was the first Marlin since Jeff Conine to win the honor since Jeff Conine in 1995.
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July 1, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with five RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to Washington. He hit a single and a three-run homer, his 20th of the season.
Our View:Ramirez has extended his homer streak to three games, and raised his average a few more points to .298.
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June 30, 2008
Hanley Ramirez hit his 18th home run of the season off Nats closer John Rauch in the ninth inning on Monday night.
Our View:The Marlins' shortstop also hit a tying homer in the ninth a day earlier to help the Fish defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks. HanRam raised his average to .296 with a two hit performance in Florida's 43rd win of the season.
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June 29, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona.
Our View:He raised his average to .294 and collected his 18th homer and 69th run of the season. He also extended his hitting streak to six games.
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June 26, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 and registered the Marlins only hit and RBI on a solo homer off Matt Garza in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Rays.
Our View:He has 17 homers, 67 runs, and 34 RBI over 77 games. That was his eighth homer and 24th run scored in June.
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June 24, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is leading the NL in All-Star votes at shortstop, according to the AP. He holds a 11,615-vote edge over Miguel Tejada of Houston.
Our View:The 2006 NL Rookie of the Year holds a .295 average and has scored 64 runs over 74 games, with 19 stolen bases.
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June 14, 2008
For tonight's interleague matchup against Tampa Bay, the Marlins have listed shortstop Hanley Ramirez as their designated hitter, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:Alfredo Amezaga gets the start at short, though reports suggest Jorge Cantu will fill the DH spot on Sunday to give Wes Helms the start at third base.
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June 8, 2008
Hanley Ramirez had a pair of two-run homers as well as a single in Sunday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati. Hanley has five bombs over his last five games and 14 overall on the year.
Our View:Hanley went through a little slump last month, but he's obviously come through it nicely.
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June 5, 2008
Hanley Ramirez hit a home run, his third in two nights, after a stretch of 18 games without going deep for the Marlins.
Our View:Hanley hasn't always been at the top of his game this season, but he still has 12 home runs and 50 runs scored through 58 games, simply stellar production.
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June 4, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Braves, with both of his hits going for home runs. He also walked twice, and added a stolen base to his already strong stat-line for the day.
Our View:He raised his average to .297 over 57 games, with 11 homers, 26 RBI, 48 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases.
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June 2, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts on Monday night. The stud shortstop has whiffed in 16 straight contests (28 total strikeouts). It's also been a while since his last homer (May 12), RBI (May 13), and stolen base (May 8).
Our View:There's not much fantasy owners can do with this top draft pick. We're not sure what the issue is with Hanley right now, but it's awfully frustrating.
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June 2, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is hitting 4-for-9 over his last two games since brusing his left thumb on Friday night, according to MLB.com.
Our View:The elite fantasy shortstop has not been hindered by the ailment, and he just needed a few ice treatments to heal.
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May 31, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is penciled into tonight's lineup against the Phillies, according to MLB.com. He left Friday's game with a bruised left thumb, but responded fine following several ice treatments, and was not forced to miss any games.
Our View:The elite fantasy shortstop is safe to start in your lineups for tonight.
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May 31, 2008
The Marlins will be looking to solidify their move into first place in the NL East today as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies, but the status of shortstop Hanley Ramirez remains in question, according to the Sports Network.
Our View:Ramirez left last night's win over Philly in the fifth inning with what the team is calling a bruised thumb, and as a result he may be held out of action today. If and when we get official news, we will update.
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May 30, 2008
Hanley Ramirez was forced out of Friday action against the Phillies due to an apparent hand contusion, according to MLB.com. He reportedly took a hard short-hop grounder off his left hand in the fourth inning, and he was removed from the game a half-inning later.
Our View:Alfredo Amezaga replaced him at shortstop. More should be known shortly regarding the injury.
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May 25, 2008
Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez appears to be adjusting to life as the leadoff hitter for the Marlins, helping his team take an 8-6 over the Giants today. Ramirez went 2-for-4 with one walk and two runs scored.
Our View:Ramirez has struggled through the month of May, hitting just .254 with one home run, four stolen based, and five RBIs coming into today. The hope is to see him get back on track with the move the top spot in the rotation, and today indicates he could be on his way.
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May 22, 2008
Hanley Ramirez has struggled at the plate hitting just .268 since being moved to the third spot in the order on May 2nd, so he will be returning to his customary leadoff spot on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. Jorge Cantu received a nice little bonus as he moves into the third hole.
Our View:Nothing like a manager overreacting to a small sample size. It's clear that Hanley is the team's best hitter, and given his skill set he should be batting third. However, he seems to have a mental block that keeps him from excelling unless he bats leadoff, so leadoff he will bat.
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May 21, 2008
The struggling Hanley Ramirez is out of the Marlins lineup Wednesday for the first time this season. Ramirez is 1-for-15 with 10 strikeouts in the past four games. "Sometimes you can give them a little mental break, and that usually jump-starts them the next day," manager Fredi Gonzalez said in the AP. "Sometimes just giving him a little breath of fresh air is a good thing."
Our View:Hanley's numbers on the year are still superb, and you can bet he will get back on track soon enough.
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May 17, 2008
Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts in Saturday night's win over the Royals. Earlier in the day, the Marlins formally announced the $70 million, six-year contract extension for Ramirez at the site of their future ballpark.
Our View:The Royals pitched Ramirez away the entire night and the All Star shortstop was fooled in most of his at-bats.
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May 17, 2008
Hanley Ramirez officially signed a new six-year deal with the Marlins, according to the AP. The team did not disclose the financial terms, but it was believed to be worth $70 million, which is the largest contract in team history. Marlins' owner Jeffrey Loria stated, "Hanley can do it all on the field, and he’s always trying to improve himself and our team. We are looking forward to Hanley remaining an integral part of our team for many years."
Our View:Ramirez is arguably the best shortstop in the league, and is still getting better.
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May 12, 2008
Hanley Ramirez hit his ninth home run of the season on Monday but it wasn't enough to help Florida to victory. The Marlins lost 8-7 to the Cincinnati Reds ending their seven game winning streak.
Our View:Ramirez continues to justify his new contact and challenge as the best player in the league.
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May 10, 2008
Florida SS Hanley Ramirez solidified a fat pay day before taking the field today, but then he put his money where it matters and helped the Marlins to a dominating 11-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
Our View:Ramirez went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks, adding two runs scored to the cause.
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May 10, 2008
Hanley Ramirez has reportedly agreed on a contract extension with the Marlins for six years and $70 million, according to ESPN. An official announcement is expected to come as early as next week.
Our View:The Marlins have locked up one of the game's most valuable shortstops and complete players, and at a good price if the $70 million figure stands.
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May 7, 2008
Once again, Florida SS Hanley Ramirez works as the force of reckoning in the Marlins' 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramirez went 2-for-2 at the dish, adding two walks, two runs scored, and his 12th stolen base of the season.
Our View:This is only his second multi-hit game this month, but his average is now up to .328 on the season.
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May 6, 2008
Florida SS Hanley Ramirez continues to make fantasy owners smile, putting another strong performance on the field as the Marlins put a 3-0 whopping on the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a walk at the plate, striking out twice but posting one runs scored and one stolen base along the way.
Our View:Ramirez now touts 11 stolen bases on the season, though his batting average has dipped to .318 on the season.
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May 3, 2008
Florida SS Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 in last night's 6-4 win for the Marlins over the Giants. This brings Ramirez to 47 consecutive games at Dolphin Stadium in which he has reached base safely.
Our View:Ramirez is hitting .319 on the season with 10 stolen bases and eight home runs, but a concerning 24 strike outs versus 10 walks.
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May 2, 2008
Hanley Ramirez is hitting from the No. 3 spot on Friday night. Many believe that the Marlins usual leadoff man, is a natural third-spot hitter. The switch comes in the Marlins' 29th game. Center fielder Alfredo Amezaga is hitting at the top of the order.
Our View:Manager Fredi Gonzalez had kicked around the idea for a while, but with left fielder Josh Willingham on the disabled list Ramirez is needed in the meat of the order.
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April 27, 2008
Florida SS Hanley Ramirez is enjoying sunny days at the plate, according to CBSSports.com.
Our View:Ramirez jacked a 1st-inning offering from Milwaukee RHP Carlos Villanueva into the bleachers, hitting his eighth home run of the season and his third leadoff homer of the '08 campaign. That brings Ramirez to a batting average of .337 through 98 at-bats, touting eight stolen bases, 18 RBIs, and 22 runs scored thus far.
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April 26, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with his eighth home run of the season on Saturday.
Our View:Ramirez owners have to be ecstatic with his start to the season. He is hitting .337-8-18 with eight steals, putting him on pace to become baseball’s first 50/50 man, but obviously it’s still very early. He also ranks first in the NL in runs scored. Ramirez has hit five home runs over the last week.
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April 24, 2008
Hanley Ramirez has a poor track record against Chuck James, tonight's opposing hurler for Atlanta, according to MLB.com. Ramirez is 0-for-9 over his career against the Braves' lefty.
Our View:Ramirez will have a good chance to break that trend however, as he is hot right now, and holds a .349 average with seven homers and 17 RBI over 21 games.
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April 23, 2008
Hanley Ramirez did it again on Wednesday night as he hit a home run and stole a base for the Marlins.
Our View:Is there anything this guy can't do? So far this season, Ramirez has more than justified those who placed faith in him and drafted him as the number two player this season as he now has seven home runs and six SB.
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April 21, 2008
Hanley Ramirez continued to mash the ball on Monday as he hit his sixth home run of the season for the Marlins.
Our View:Hanley is hitting a robust .355 with 16 RBI in 19 games while batting in the leadoff spot. Imagine what kind of damage he could do from the third hole.
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April 20, 2008
Hanley Ramirez collected a pair of home runs in Sunday's 6-1 win over Washington. He went 2-for-5 with three RBI overall, while racking up eight total bases. He now has five homers for the season.
Our View:He played up to his ranking as a top three fantasy performer today.
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April 18, 2008
Hanley Ramirez had a hit and scored two runs for the Marlins on Friday, but it was the two SB he picked up that caught everyone's attention.
Our View:Ramirez doubled his SB output tonight, though he has still attempted only four steals in 16 games. He will need to run a lot more than this to have any shot at a third straight 50-SB season.
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April 16, 2008
Hanley Ramirez responded from his first hitless game since opening day by picking up two hits with two RBI on Wednesday.
Our View:Hitting .386, Ramirez still has only two SB attempts in 14 games and his owners have to be getting a bit nervous that the team has asked him to curtail his running a bit this season.
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April 15, 2008
Hanley Ramirez has hit safely in 11 straight games, which is two shy of his career high, according to MLB.com. He will look to continue his streak tonight against righty Jair Jurrjens and the Braves.
Our View:Ramirez is hitting 19-for-48 overall, with six extra base hits, eight RBI, and two stolen bases.
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April 12, 2008
Hanley Ramirez extended his hitting streak to 10-games with two hits on Saturday night for the Marlins.
Our View:Hanley has now gotten two hits in five at-bats in three straight games, though his average has actually fallen slightly in each game down to its current .409 mark.
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April 11, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a HR and two RBI and saw his average drop to .410 on Friday night. It's pretty crazy when you have two hits and your average goes down, but that just shows you how amazing Hanley has been on the young season, though he still has just two SB attempts through 10 games.
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April 10, 2008
Hanley Ramirez lost two points to his batting average (.412) with a 2-for-5 night against the Nationals. The All Star shortstop scored two runs and when at the plate only had one running in scoring position the entire night. HanRam added a stolen base, his second of the season.
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April 7, 2008
Hanley Ramirez upped his average to .440 with three hits in five AB on Monday night. Ramirez blasted his second dinger of the year and had two runs scored and three RBI on the night. Maybe he doesn't need Miguel Cabrera to be successful? It's certainly a long year but nothing he has done up until this point has painted him as any thing other than a top fantasy player this season, though he does have only one SB in seven games.
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April 2, 2008
Hanley Ramirez was hit hard on the elbow by a Pedro Martinez pitch on Tuesday, but he is reportedly fine, according to the Palm Beach Post. He was able to stay in the game and showed no ill effects after being hit.
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March 31, 2008
Hanley Ramirez, in the home opening loss to the Mets, hit leadoff and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. There is more than one fantasy outlet who believe that not only is Ramirez the best shortstop in the league, but one of the best players, period. His production can't help but take somewhat of a hit without the big bat of Miguel Cabrera in the Marlins lineup.
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March 26, 2008
If manager Fredi Gonzalez has his way, Hanley Ramirez will run less. When asked if Ramirez would steal 50 bases this year, Gonzalez responds to MLB.com, "I hope not. The reason being, the more your body gets banged up -- the wear and tear. He's a guy who hits .300, he hits you 30 [home runs], and has a chance to drive in a lot of runs. I'm scared, because the more you attempt to steal, even if you don't steal, you're diving back to first base. You're getting beaten up pretty good... Hopefully, the home runs go up and the stolen bases go down." Speak for yourself, Fredi. Fantasy owners are still hoping to see Hanley swipe 50 bags this year.
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March 24, 2008
ESPN the magazine's Buster Olney is reporting that the smart money, now that Miguel Cabrera has set the new market price for premier players, would be to sign Hanley Ramirez to a long-term deal. Olney suggests Han-Ram could be the next $200 million player.
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March 8, 2008
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the Marlins’ 5-2 win over Boston in Grapefruit League play today, according to MLB.com.
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March 4, 2008
Hanley Ramirez was back in action for the Marlins on Tuesday after skipping Monday's game to rest a sore left ankle. He had one hit in three at-bats. It appears that his ankle ailment is nothing to be concerned about.
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March 3, 2008
Hanley Ramirez won't play on Monday due to a sore left ankle, MLB.com reports. He collided with Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina on Sunday and is day-to-day. We're not worried about his fantasy value.
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March 3, 2008
Hanley Ramirez may be able to start on Monday, one day after a rough collision with Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Ramirez was slow to get up and favored his left leg after running into Molina. He tells MLB.com that his left ankle is "just a little sore." Ramirez had no problems with his surgically repaired left shoulder.
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March 2, 2008
Hanley Ramirez collided with Yadier Molina during Sunday's exhibition game, according to MLB.com. He didn't get up at first, though he eventually walked off the field with a slight limp with his left leg. It sounds like he's all right, but we'll have an update later as more information comes in.
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February 27, 2008
Hanley Ramirez will stay in the leadoff spot this year, this according to a report on MLB.com. "If the season starts tomorrow, we will lead off with Hanley," manager Fredie Gonzalez said. "We are going to leave him in that position. I think he's comfortable, and he likes it there. We'll see. If we feel like we're struggling with that middle of the lineup, then we'll address it like we did last year." If Ramirez does indeed lead off he likely will keep running as he did last year when he stole 51 bases. However, the leadoff spot would obviously hamper his ability to produce a large RBI total, but the again, if Jeremy Hermida can stay healthy and Dan Uggla can put the bat on the ball more often, Ramirez could once again score a ton of runs.
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February 16, 2008
Hanley Ramirez (shortstop) will be ready to take part in drills when they begin on Thursday, MLB.com reports. There were some questions about Ramirez's availability following offseason surgery on his left shoulder, but it sounds like it's safe to continue viewing him as an elite fantasy player.
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