Hanley Ramirez
Contract: Signed through 2014
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Born: Dec 23, 1983
- Debut: September 20, 2005
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
November 30, 2009
Confirming earlier items, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Marlins told the Boston Red Sox "weeks ago" that they have zero intention of moving superstar shortstop Hanley Ramirez.
Our View:
The 2009 National League MVP runner-up will indeed be manning short in South Florida in 2010, and looking to improve on his blockbuster 2009 triple crown line of .342/24/106.
November 29, 2009
According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, there is "no truth" to rumors that the Marlins are listening to offers for Hanley Ramirez from the Red Sox.
Our View:
Even though this is the Marlins we are talking about, file this one under "obvious." Hanley is locked up long-term, and very affordably at that, and Boston, or anybody else, doesn't have the prospects to land him in a trade.
November 29, 2009
The New York Daily News is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are in discussions with the Florida Marlins about acquiring shortstop Hanley Ramirez. Ramirez was in the Sox minor league system before being traded to Florida.
Our View:
The Sox are looking for a shortstop, and Hanley might be the best in the game. They have plenty of prospects to get this done if they are willing to put together a major package, but the cost will almost certanly be too high to get Hanley away from the Marlins.
October 4, 2009
ESPN.com is reporting that the Florida Marlins are in communication with former Mets' manager Bobby Valentine about a position with the team. The report does not specify what position Valentine is being considered for.
Our View:
Obviously the manager position seems logical here, but the Marlins just gave current manager Fredi Gonzalez a two-year extension before the start of this season. The team has contended both of Gonzalez's seasons as manager, and he was the 2008 Sporting News Manager of the Year. It doesn't look like he is going anywhere, so it will be interesting to see if these Valentine rumors have any legs.
October 3, 2009
MLB.com reports that Hanley Ramirez was removed from Saturday's game against the Phillies with a bruised right knee.
Our View:
It's thought that Ramirez injured the knee while stealing third in the first inning, and he's not expected to play in Sunday's final regular season game. It appears his batting average will remain at its current .342 mark, which should be good enough to win his first batting title.
October 3, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is back in the lineup on Saturday after a scheduled off day on Friday, according to MLBlogs.com.
Our View:
His pursuit of the batting title resumes. With a ten point lead over Albert Pujols with two days to go, he likely has it in the bag.
September 25, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a single and a three-run homer off Tim Redding in tonight's 6-5 home loss to the Mets.
Our View:
Ramirez crushed his 24th homer, and raised his NL-leading batting average to .351. He continues to pace the Marlins with 105 RBI as well.
September 20, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with his 26th stolen base on Sunday, but the Reds easily beat the Marlins 8-1 at home.
Our View:
Ramirez now has just one multi-hit effort in his past ten games. His balky hamstring could still be bothering him.
September 13, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Nationals. The steal was his 25th of the season.
Our View:
Hanley has his National League leading average up to .361 and is a lock to win his first batting title. The elite shortstop is having a marvelous season and has already set a career high in RBI and certainly will set one in average as well.
September 11, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was productive in tonight's 5-3 home loss to the Nationals, as he went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer off J.D. Martin. He also drew three walks.
Our View:
Ramirez extended his hitting streak to eight games, with four homers over the span. He needs two more RBI to reach 100 for his first time in his career.
September 8, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4, htting his 20th home run of the season in the process, as the Marlins beat the Mets 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Our View:
The National League's second best player will no doubt finish a decently close second to Albert Pujols in this fall's MVP balloting.
September 5, 2009
Hanley Ramirez helped lead the Marlins offensively in Saturday's 9-5 win at Washington, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a double and a two-run homer off Livan Hernandez.
Our View:
Ramirez launched his 20th homer of 2009, and is one away from the 100th of his career. He has two hits in each of his last two games, and raised his NL-leading batting average to .359.
September 4, 2009
After missing two and a half games with a bum hamstring, Hanley Ramirez is back in the Marlins lineup on Friday, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
Apparently Hanley has gone from being just "10 percent" a few days ago to ready to rock and roll. Dan Uggla might want to watch out tonight on the first double play the two turn together.
September 3, 2009
Hanley Ramirez didn't start the game on Thursday, but he did pinch-hit and drive in a run in the Marlins' 8-3 win over the Braves. Hanley was 1-for-1 in the game with an RBI single.
Our View:
This is a very good sign for Hanley owners, as it looks like he should be ready to start again soon. It's good to see he hasn't lost his stroke, and he should come out hitting when he gets back in the lineup.
September 3, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was out of the Marlins' lineup for the third straight game on Thursday. Ramirez hopes to return to the lineup at some point this weekend.
Our View:
Hanley is still suffering from a hamstring injury, but it looks like he should be able to return soon. He is not expected to hit the DL, which is great news for owners who are in or approaching the playoffs. Check back in the coming days to see if he will be in the lineup.
September 3, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is out the Marlins lineup again on Wednesday with a strained hamstring, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:
This will make it two and a half games Ramirez will have missed with the injury. Maybe Dan Uggla can whip him back into playing shape by the weekend.
September 2, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, Hanley Ramirez is now a late scratch for Wednesday's game against the Braves.
Our View:
Hanley had a well documented fight with Dan Uggla on Tuesday over the shortstop's lack of effort recently, so it begs the question: is he out because of the hamstring or the ego? We may never know, but the bottom line is he's out, so find a quick fantasy replacement for today.
September 2, 2009
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Hanley Ramirez and second baseman Dan Uggla got into it in the clubhouse after Hanley's early departure from Tuesday's game.
Our View:
Uggla and some other teammates feel that Ramirez is phoning it in right now and is faking injuries to protect his league-leading .355 average while in the midst of an 0-for-14 slump. They have questioned his commitment to winning and feel that he's no longer motivated since he already has a $70 million contract. Not a good clubhouse attitude for a team in the thick of the Wild Card hunt. Ramirez is insulted, but the rest of the Marlins seem pretty convinced.
September 2, 2009
One day after leaving the team's game with a hamstring issue, Hanley Ramirez is back in the lineup and batting third on Wednesday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
They wouldn't be starting him if it was anything serious, so be sure to get the National League's batting leader back into your starting lineup tonight.
September 2, 2009
The hamstring injury that forced Hanley Ramirez out of the Marlins game in the fourth inning on Tuesday is not considered serious, and the National League's batting average leader could be back in the lineup by as early as Wednesday night, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The team says the injury was just "severe cramping." If he says he feels good this morning, he will play tonight.
September 1, 2009
Hanley Ramirez exited Tuesday's game after four innings with tightness in his left hamstring.
Our View:
He was replaced at short by Emilio Bonifacio. It doesn't sound too serious and barring a different diagnosis tomorrow morning, Hanley shouldn't miss more than a couple games.
August 29, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-4 for the first time since July 30 on Saturday night, and unsurprisingly, the Marlins lost 7-4 to the Padres at home.
Our View:
The hitless night was just his second since August 4. It's a safe bet he won't make it two in a row tomorrow.
August 28, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 in the Marlins' 9-5 loss to San Diego on Friday night for his 15th multi-hit effort this month, raising his league-leading average to an eye-popping .366.
Our View:
If the season ended today, his .366 average would best his previous career high of .332 by an amazing 34 points.
August 26, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-3 on Wednesday to up his National League leading average to .365, as the Marlins beat the Mets 5-3 at home.
Our View:
If Ramirez was hitting for just a little more power this season, he could conceivably be included in the discussion with Albert Pujols for who should be drafted first overall in next year's fantasy drafts. Regardless, he is now clearly the game's top shortstop.
August 22, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI in the Marlins 5-3 win over the Braves on Friday.
Our View:
Ramirez is cruising right now. He's hitting well over .400 for the month and currently leads the league in hitting with his .360 average. Friday's homer was his 19th and he's plated 85 teammates this season.
August 18, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base in the Marlins' 6-2 win over the Astros on Tuesday.
Our View:
Hanley has his league leading average up to .359 and has been red hot lately. He's hitting .435 in August and has 11 multi-hit contests in his last 13 games.
August 16, 2009
Hanley Ramirez kept his hot bat going on Sunday. The All Star shortstop went 3-for-5 and hit his 18th home run in the Marlins' 10-3 whipping of the Rockies.
Our View:
Hanley is the one thing keeping Albert Pujols from the triple crown this season. He seems to have a lock on the NL batting title, raising his average to .357 with Sunday's three-hit performance.
August 15, 2009
Hanley Ramirez says he has excelled at hitting with runners in scoring position this season after getting some Spring Training advice from Albert Pujols, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
Ramirez was famously bad with runner's in scoring position last season, batting just .239, but leads the National League in the category this year at .423. He won't say what Pujols told him, just that "it's an FBI secret." The thought of these two talking shop is scary.
August 12, 2009
Hanley Ramirez held his league leading average steady at .351 on Wednesday night, and hit his 17th home run, but was no match for the explosive Houston offense which piled up 16 hits in a 14-6 victory in Miami.
Our View:
The beat goes on for the majors' best shortstop.
August 11, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-6 with two RBI on Tuesday, helping the Marlins prevail 9-8 in an 11-inning marathon with the Astros.
Our View:
The National League's top hitter is now batting .351, and making it hard to simply concede the league's MVP award to Albert Pujols.
August 10, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with an RBI in tonight's 8-6 win against Houston. He hit a pair of singles, and also swiped a base.
Our View:
Ramirez extended his hitting streak to six games, and continues to lead the NL with a .348 batting average. He stole a base in three straight games as well.
August 9, 2009
Hanley Ramirez had a strong outing in Sunday's 12-3 win at Philadelphia, as he went 4-for-6 with three RBI and three runs scored. He hit a double and three singles, and also swiped a base.
Our View:
The elite shortstop raised his NL-leading batting average to .348, and extended his hitting streak to five games. He also leads Florida with 74 RBI, 68 runs scored and 20 stolen bases.
August 6, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI on Thursday, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Marlins from getting swept in Washington D.C., as the Fish lost 12-8.
Our View:
Hanley is still marching toward his first batting title, leading the NL in average at .344 through 100 games played. Expect some stiff competition down the stretch from Albert Pujols, but if Hanley doesn't win the title it will be because Albert takes it and not because he loses it.
August 2, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was not in the starting lineup for the Marlins Sunday, due to a bruised left knee, but appeared in the game as a pinch hitter.
Our View:
The injury doesn't appear to be too serious and Hanley should be in the starting lineup of the Marlins' next contest. Feel free to keep him employed in fantasy lineups.
August 1, 2009
Hanley Ramirez exited tonight's game against the Cubs with a bruised left knee after being struck by a pitch from Carlos Zambrano in the third inning, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
He was replaced at shortstop by Emilio Bonifacio, and the severity of his injury is yet to be determined.
July 29, 2009
Hanley Ramirez homered and raised his league leading average to .349 on Wednesday, as the Marlins beat Atlanta 6-3 at home.
Our View:
Hanley is simply scary good in 2009. He's quickly rounding into the no-brainer number two pick in mixed fantasy drafts for next season.
July 26, 2009
Hanley Ramirez drove in three more runs on Sunday, bringing his season total to 65, as the Marlins beat the NL-leading Dodgers 8-6 in Los Angeles.
Our View:
He also still leads the National League in hitting at .348. If not for a man named Albert Pujols, he'd likely be leading all NL-MVP talk.
July 22, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 on Tuesday in the Marlins 3-2 victory in San Diego, upping his league leading average to .348.
Our View:
Hanley keeps on keeping on in 2009, and is fast turning into the most complete player in the major leagues not named Albert Pujols.
July 18, 2009
Saturday's game between the Phillies and Marlins has been postponed after a 90-minute rain delay, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Florida was leading 2-0 in the second inning when the game was postponed. A makeup date is yet to be announced.
July 12, 2009
Hanley Ramirez appears to be getting back on track. In Sunday's 8-1 win over the Diamondbacks he was 3-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base.
Our View:
This is great news for Hanley owners. After missing five straight games with a tight hip flexor he has at least one hit in his three starts since returning to the lineup. He leads the NL with a .349 average and it looks like he's healthy enough to run now, as referenced by his 13th steal on Sunday.
July 10, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a single in tonight's 8-0 loss at Arizona.
Our View:
The Marlins only had four hits in the game, and stranded nine men on base. This is encouraging that Ramirez registered a hit, as he made his first start since last Saturday due to a tight hip flexor.
July 10, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is in tonight's starting lineup at Arizona, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
He has not started since Saturday while nursing a tight hip flexor. He is at 75 percent health, and the elite shortstop should be safe to return to fantasy duty.
July 10, 2009
Hanley Ramirez, who hasn't started for five straight games because of a strained hip flexor (he has pinch hit), could rejoin the Marlins lineup in Arizona tonight, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
This is great news for Ramirez owners. He was hitting better than anyone in baseball at the time of his injury, and will surely play at a high-level in the desert this weekend should he return. Be ready to start him tonight, but stay tuned for updates.
July 9, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is out of the Marlins' lineup for tonight's game at Arizona while nursing a strained right hip flexor, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
The elite shortstop is feeling better, and may be ready to return to the diamond Friday. Skipper Fredi Gonzalez also believes he should be fine to play in the All-Star Game next Tuesday at Busch Stadium. Emilio Bonifacio has been filling in at shortstop in his absence.
July 8, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is not in the Marlins' lineup for the fourth straight game on Wednesday with a strained right hip flexor. He is being replaced by Emilio Bonifacio at shortstop.
Our View:
Hanley said he is still pretty sore, and he may rest for a few more days. Check back tomorrow for an update on his status, but get him out today if you have another option.
July 7, 2009
Hanley Ramirez will sit out again on Tuesday night, as he deals with a strained right hip flexor, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:
This will be the third straight game the Marlins RBI machine has missed. He doesn't appear in any danger of going on the disabled list, so just take it day-by-day with your prized shortstop.
July 6, 2009
Hanley Ramirez will be out for Florida for a second-straight day as he continues to deal with a tight right hip flexor, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:
While the missed games are certainly not making any Hanley owners happy, they need not fret about anything serious. He remains day-to-day and should be back before long, possibly by Tuesday.
July 5, 2009
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that Marlins' shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with a tight right hip flexor. He will be available to pinch-hit if necessary.
Our View:
This doesn't sound all that serious, as it seems he is just a little tight today. Get him out if you have a replacement, and check back on his status for early this coming week.
July 4, 2009
Hanley Ramirez hit another home run on Saturday, his 14th of the season, and contributed two RBIs as the Marlins beat the Pirates 5-3 on the Fourth of July.
Our View:
Ramirez continues to be the second best player in baseball for the time being behind Albert Pujols, and now has 60 RBIs on the season, putting him on pace to shatter his career high of 81 established in 2007. He is also batting a robust .346 on year.
July 1, 2009
Hanley Ramirez drove in two more runs on Wednesday as the Marlins finished off their third straight sweep of the Nationals this season, winning 5-3 in Miami.
Our View:
Outside of Albert Pujols, no one is hitting as good as Hanley Ramirez right now. The Marlins shortstop now has 26 RBIs to go along with five home runs in his last ten games, and has seen his average rise from .328 to .345 in the process. If he wasn't already, he is now the premier fantasy shortstop in all of baseball.
June 30, 2009
Hanley Ramirez carried the Marlins in tonight's 7-5 win over the Nationals, as he went 2-for-4 with four RBI. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Craig Stammen.
Our View:
Ramirez is enjoying a power surge, as he generated five homers over his last nine games. He continues to lead the Marlins with a .341 batting average and 56 RBI as well.
June 29, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in tonight's 4-2 win over the Nationals at home. He hit a double and a pair of singles.
Our View:
The elite shortstop has three hits in three of his last five games, and collected his 29th RBI of June.
June 28, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Sunday in the Marlins' 5-2 loss to the Rays. Ramirez is now hitting .333 on the year.
Our View:
The Marlins' offense was stifled by Rays' starter David Price today, but Hanley still managed to drive in a run. While he isn't performing up to his fantasy draft position due to injuries, he is still very good in all aspects of the game.
June 26, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was productive in tonight's 7-3 loss at Tampa Bay, as he went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. He hit a double and a solo homer off James Shields.
Our View:
Ramirez leads the Marlins with a .339 batting average and 49 RBI, and collected his 12th homer of the season. The elite shortstop has three hits in back-to-back games, and is batting .359 with 26 RBI this month.
June 25, 2009
Hanley Ramirez hit his third grand slam of the season on Thursday, and drove in five runs as the Marlins routed the Orioles 11-3.
Our View:
Hanley is really heating up and there is no excuse to not be starting him every single day.
June 23, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs on Tuesday night as the Marlins defeated the Orioles 7-6 in 12 innings.
Our View:
Hanley is putting up his usual excellent numbers in 2009, batting .329 with ten home runs and 40 RBIs. You should see him playing in next month's All-Star game in St. Louis.
June 14, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-4 with two RBI, a sac fly, and a stolen base as the Marlins won 11-3 in Toronto on Sunday.
Our View:
Ramirez was not in the starting lineup four games ago against the Cardinals. Since then he is 6-for-12 with six RBI. He is on pace to steal 23 bases this season after stealing 35 last season and 51 each of the two seasons before that.
June 11, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is not in the Marlins starting lineup today according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
This is nothing more than a routine day off during a day game following a night game. He will be back in the lineup tomorrow.
June 6, 2009
Hanley Ramirez crushed two doubles on Saturday as the Marlins beat the Giants 5-4. Ramirez went 2-for-4 with the doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in the game.
Our View:
Hanley may be injured, but he sure isn't showing it at the plate. He is an outstanding hitter, and when he gets fully healthy it is scary to think what he can do. Expect the numbers to get better once he starts to heal, so owners should believe that the best is yet to come.
June 3, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez will get a day off some time during the Marlins' 11-game homestand to rest his sore groin.
Our View:
Hanley has been very good lately even though he's playing though pain, and he will not take kindly to sitting out. Regardless, expect him to sit in the near future for a game. Keep an eye on him this week, so you can pop in your backup for a day and then insert Hanley back in your lineup.
June 2, 2009
Despite a sore groin and lingering soreness in the upper right side of his body, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that Hanley Ramirez has no plans to go on the disabled list.
Our View:
It is no secret that Ramirez has been playing hurt, but despite having swiped only two bases since May 10, he has still been a terror in an otherwise slumping Marlins lineup. He has gotten a hit in nine of his last 10 games, including eight in his last three. At this point, there is still no reason to not have him in your starting lineup every day.
June 1, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Brewers at home. He hit a double and two singles.
Our View:
The elite shorstop is hot as he racked up three hits in back-to-back games, and has eight hits over his last three. He is still dealing with soreness in his right hand though, which likely was to blame as he also made his fourth fielding error of the season.
June 1, 2009
The Miami Herald is reporting that Marlins' manager Fredi Gonzalez was pleasantly surprised at the speed shown by Hanley Ramirez on Sunday "considering how gimpy he looked in pre-game warmups and batting practice." Ramirez is still struggling with soreness in his right hand, elbow, shoulder, and thigh.
Our View:
Hanley is not nearly 100 percent right now, but he is good enough to play, and a limited Hanley is still pretty good. He needs to get healed up, and when he does expect even better production from him than you are getting right now.
May 31, 2009
Hanley Ramirez had a nice day at the plate for the Marlins on Sunday in their 3-2 loss to the Mets. Ramirez went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Our View:
Hanley has his average up to .330 now, and he is really starting to turn it on. He is still a top fantasy option, and expect him to continue to pile up the numbers as the season goes on.
May 30, 2009
MLB.com reports that Hanley Ramirez is back in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with the Mets. He had missed the previous two games with a hamstring injury.
Our View:
Ramirez is hitting .318/.399/.547 this season as he has adjusted to hitting third in the order. However, he only has 22 RBI in the spot and that improvement does not equal his loss of value in stolen bases. He has eight steals on the season.
May 30, 2009
The Miami Herald reports that Hanley Ramirez looked good in batting practice prior to Friday's game but his fielding is still not up to par. He has missed the Marlins' last two games. He is day-to-day with a sore groin.
Our View:
Ramirez's power has come on in May as he has hit six home runs compared to just two in April. He remains questionable for the weekend, but we expect him to be a solid play next week.
May 29, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, superstar shortstop Hanley Ramirez is out of the lineup once again on Friday.
Our View:
Hanley isn't playing, but he is reportedly feeling much better. The Marlins feel good about him getting in on Saturday and fantasy owners should keep a close eye as he'll likely be a game time decision. Make sure you get a replacement in for today.
May 27, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez could return to the lineup on Friday at the earliest.
Our View:
His hammy is still apparently pretty sore and tight. He could be used as a pinch hitter, but then the Marlins would have to pinch run for him as well. He's better off just coming back when he's 100 percent.
May 27, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Hanley Ramirez is not in today's lineup while dealing with his groin ailment, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
Emilio Bonifacio starts in his place at shortstop with Wes Helms covering third. It was expected that Ramirez would be held out as the Marlins are off on Thursday, hence giving him two days to rest.
May 27, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is day-to-day while nursing painful right groin tightness, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
Our View:
The Marlins are off Thursday, so he would get two days of rest if the club holds him out of today's game. He is more likely to return to the starting lineup Friday against New York.
May 26, 2009
According to the Miami Herald, Hanley Ramirez left Tuesday's game with tightness in his groin.
Our View:
Hanley apparently injured himself by running out an infield hit. He came back out to short in the next half of the inning, but was then pulled after being evaluated by the team's training staff. He was replaced by Wes Helms and is considered day-to-day.
May 18, 2009
The game between the Florida Marlins and the Arizona Diamondbacks has been postponed due to rain.
Our View:
The game will be made up on Wednesday as part of a day-night doubleheader.
May 12, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-3 in the Marlins' 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.
Our View:
Hanley is hitting .357 this season and has hit in nine straight games. He raised his average from .272 to it's current lofty total over that stretch. Looks like the fantasy superstar is finally shaking off that April rust.
May 9, 2009
Hanley Ramirez stayed hot on Saturday with a 3-for-4 night that included an RBI, two runs scored and two steals. The Marlins held off the Rockies 3-1.
Our View:
Hanley now has seven hits in the last two days and has driven in four and stolen three bases over that stretch. That's a heck of a way to kick off the weekend, and the fantasy five-tooler looks like he's returning to his elite form.
May 9, 2009
Hanley Ramirez had a huge night on Friday. He was 4-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in the Marlins' 8-3 win over the Rockies. he also stole his fourth base.
Our View:
Hanley is now hitting .327 with six bombs and 17 RBI and is producing well, but isn't looking like the number one overall pick that he was in most fantasy drafts. An alarming stat: he has just four steals and has been caught for times. Expectations are high for this superstar, and right now owners are expecting more.
May 7, 2009
Hanley Ramirez swatted two homers in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Braves at Dolphins Stadium. He went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Our View:
Ramirez only had three homers heading into today's game. He now has three homers over his last four games.
May 4, 2009
Hanley Ramirez looked healthy Monday as he went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and an RBI. He also walked twice in helping the Marlins to an extra innings win over the Reds.
Our View:
Hanley's wrist looked fine tonight as he reached base five times including a home run. Ramirez owners can breathe a sigh of relief, as he looks to be back to his old self.
May 2, 2009
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez (wrist) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs, the Miami Herald confirms. He has been relegated to bench duties since getting beaned on April 26.
Our View:
Ramirez admitted on Friday that his wrist is still sore and there is pain when he holds a bat. That's a bit worrisome, but fantasy owners have to use the superstar whenever he is playing.
May 2, 2009
Hanley Ramirez could return to the starting lineup on Saturday despite pain his right wrist. He came off the bench on Friday and logged two at-bats. "It pinches each time I swing, but I've got to go with it," Ramirez tells the Miami Herald. "I feel it every time I grab the bat. But I can swing. The swelling is a little bit better."
Our View:
This situation sounds far from ideal, but the Marlins seem unable to hold Hanley back any longer. We have to be a bit worried that his power could be down as long as he continues to have pain in the wrist.
May 1, 2009
Hanley Ramirez wants to return to the diamond, but the Marlins are holding him out of Friday's starting lineup, according to the Palm Beach Post. Ramirez feels good, but skipper Fredi Gonzalez said, "I just to make sure. He went from 10 swings on the tee to feeling real good. That is the competitiveness in him."
Our View:
Ramirez is nursing a bruised right wrist. He could be available to pinch hit, and hopefully he will draw back into the lineup before the end of the week.
April 30, 2009
Updating a previous reports, Hanley Ramirez will not be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, according to MLB.com. He tested his sore wrist prior to the game and reported that it was, "Not good."
Our View:
Ramirez could very well miss the entire weekend set in Chicago. His right hand is swollen and bruised and until it is 100 percent, his production figures to be limited.
April 29, 2009
The Marlins believe there is a good chance that shortstop Hanley Ramirez (hand/wrist) will be back in the lineup on Thursday. "I'd say it's 80-20 for tomorrow," manager Fredi Gonzalez informs MLB.com. The All-Star continues to have some swelling in his sore right hand.
Our View:
Gonzalez seems to be awfully optimistic about Thursday considering he also admits that he is not sure he'd risk using Ramirez as a pinch-hitter on Wednesday. Anyway, fantasy owners should keep Hanley out until we are more certain about his return.
April 29, 2009
Hanley Ramirez (hand/wrist) is out of the lineup again on Wednesday, the Miami Herald confirms. Alfredo Amezaga is starting at shortstop.
Our View:
This news isn't surprising considering that Hanley's hand was so swollen on Tuesday that he couldn't swing a bat or throw. He remains day-to-day.
April 29, 2009
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez's right hand remained swollen on Tuesday. He could squeeze his hand into a fist, but he is too sore to swing a bat or throw. Manager Fredi Gonzalez tells the Miami Herald that Ramirez is 50-50 for Wednesday.
Our View:
Gonzalez may be overly optimistic. The Marlins aren't going to rush Hanley back while he is still so sore and swollen. Fantasy owners should expect to see Alfredo Amezaga at short on Wednesday.
April 28, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is not in the Marlins' lineup for tonight's game at the Mets while nursing a bruised right wrist, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
Our View:
His hand is just bruised, but it greatly hurts. Ramirez will likely miss a few games, starting tonight in New York.
April 27, 2009
Updating a previous report, the Miami Herald informs us that X-rays on Hanley Ramirez's wrist revealed no broken bones. He was hit earlier in the night by John Maine. He is considered day-to-day.
Our View:
This is certainly a relief as a broke wrist could have soured many hopes in the world of fantasy baseball. We wouldn't be surprised if he missed another start or two, but Hanley shouldn't be out of the lineup for long.
April 27, 2009
The Palm Beach Post reports that Hanley Ramirez left Monday's game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist. He appeared to be in immediate pain and was replaced in the lineup by Ross Gload. Alfredo Amezaga took over at shortstop.
Our View:
No word yet on how serious the injury, but we could know more by the end of the night. A broken wrist could break a lot of hearts of Ramirez's fantasy owners. We'll update you as soon as more is known.
April 25, 2009
Hanley Ramirez has a six game hitting streak to raise his average to .279 but he continues to deal with some lower back discomfort, according to MLB.com. Ramirez has been seen to be icing his lower back in the clubhouse for about a week.
Our View:
Ramirez figures to play through the injury, but he may continue to struggle to hit the ball deep until the issue is cleared up (he has two home runs in 68 ABs). This news may also explain why Hanley is only 2-for-5 on steal attempts this season.
April 10, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was 3-for-4 with his second home run of the season in the Marlins 5-4 win over the Mets.
Our View:
Hanley scored a run, drew a walk and drove in two as he contributed across the board. Get used to it. He has games like this in droves.
April 8, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Nationals. Both of his knocks were singles.
Our View:
Ramirez now has six RBI over the first three games for the unbeaten Marlins. Dan Uggla registered the only extra-base hit for the club today, which was a double.
April 6, 2009
Hanley Ramirez got off to hot start on Monday as the Marlins beat the Nationals 12-6. He finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, five RBI, and a walk.
Our View:
Ramirez is among the best when it comes to fantasy baseball and it appears that he won't lose much value as the No. 3 hitter in the Marlins order. He did not have a good spring, but he should be one of the game's top producers.
April 1, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored on Wednesday as Florida crushed Baltimore 13-2.
Our View:
Hanley is starting to see the ball better. He was mired in a brutal slump when he first returned from the WBC, but seems to be pulling out of it. He's only hitting .186, but he's been able to drive people in, posting 12 RBI in limited duty.
March 29, 2009
Hanley Ramirez hit his third home run of the spring Sunday against the Nats. He finished the game 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored.
Our View:
Ramirez appears to have broken out of the slump that has gripped him since his return from the WBC. It looks as if the Marlins will bat him in the third spot in the order, so you can count on Ramirez to be a prominent run producer among NL sluggers.
March 27, 2009
Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with his second home run of the spring, a two-run shot off Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning.
Our View:
Ramirez is still just 2-for-22 since returning from the World Baseball Classic, though he has been recovering from right shoulder tendinitis. Still, he should be better by Opening Day and remains a sure-fire top-four pick who's not just capable, but expected to go 30-30 while batting over .300.
March 21, 2009
Hanley Ramirez, who has been recovering from right shoulder tendinitis, is in today's lineup against the Red Sox, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:
The elite shortstop will sit out Sunday's game and play again Monday at Houston. He should be ready to go for opening day.
March 20, 2009
Skipper Fredi Gonzalez is optimistic Hanley Ramirez will be ready to return to the diamond Saturday against Boston, according to the Palm Beach Post. He is recovering from right shoulder tendinitis.
Our View:
Barring a setback, Ramirez expects to be good to go for opening day, so he should not be downgraded in fantasy drafts.
March 19, 2009
MLB.com reports that Hanley Ramirez expects to play on opening day. He has dealt with discomfort in his left shuolder over the past week and he is currently day-to-day. He attributes the injury to not being ready to play a full nine innings in the WBC. The injury is only a factor when he throws, not when he hits.
Our View:
The 25-year-old has been durable throughout his young career, and there's little reason to think that the injury is any more than some general soreness.
March 18, 2009
The Associated Press reports that Hanley Ramirez was scratched from the lineup Wednesday for the second straight day. He is experiencing discomfort in his left shoulder.
Our View:
Ramirez hasn't played since Saturday, and that was only at DH. Keep a close eye on him as this doesn't sound like good news and Hanley is far too valuable a player to miss out on.
March 16, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was scratched from today's lineup as he is nursing a sore right shoulder, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Our View:
Skipper Fredi Gonzalez does not believe the ailment is serious, and fantasy owners do not need to be concerned as of now.
March 13, 2009
Hanley Ramirez returned to Florida on Friday, going 1-for-2 with a double, a run and a stolen base from the No. 3 spot in the lineup.
Our View:
Ramirez looks back to his studly ways after his Dominican team disappointed at the World Baseball Classic. He's been the overall No. 1 pick more often than not in drafts thus far and there's really nothing not to love with his combination of hitting prowess, power and speed.
March 7, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI in the Domincan Republic's loss to the Netherlands on Saturday.
Our View:
Of particular note was Ramirez's reluctance to steal second during a David Ortiz at bat. He was not being held on and there was just one out. Both of his walks were against Sidney Ponson.
February 28, 2009
Hanley Ramirez's rough start continued on Saturday as he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against Baltimore. He did manage to draw on walk. He also committed an error, which already gives him three during the spring.
Our View:
Ramirez should hit his groove soon enough. He's one of the most valuable fantasy players in the majors as he's a shortstop that can be a 30-30 guy with a .300 average. We expect his RBI numbers to be on the rise too from his 67 last season.
February 26, 2009
Hanley Ramirez was hitless in three trips to the plate Thursday afternoon in Florida's 9-0 loss to the Mets in a Grapefruit League game.
Our View:
Word has it Ramirez has hit the weights this offseason, adding nearly 25 pounds of muscle to his lean frame. Expect the all-world shortstop to play at least 155 games this season.
February 25, 2009
Hanley Ramirez belted a two-run home run as the Marlins tied the Cardinals on Wednesday. He hit No. 3 in the lineup and finished 1-for-2 with two RBI, a walk and an error.
Our View:
Ramirez hit 33 home runs last season while hitting leadoff, and he has added some bulk in the offseason. Look for him to be a nice source of power this season, but his steals will likely take a dip due to his spot in the lineup. Regardless, Ramirez will once again be one of the game's elite players.
February 18, 2009
Hanley Ramirez is adding upper-body strength and his torso is noticeably thicker, according to FishBytes.com.
Our View:
Ramirez is going to drop to third in the Marlins' batting order, and we may see a slight boost in his power numbers as he crushed 33 homers in 2008.
February 17, 2009
Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez signed a contract extension through the 2011 season, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Gonzalez is 155-168 in his two seasons with the Marlins. He needs just 86 wins to match Jack McKeon's franchise record of 241.
February 15, 2009
The Miami Herald reports that Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez has gained nearly 25 pounds of muscle this offseason to better handle the rigors of a 162-game schedule. Ramirez, who played in 153 games a season ago at 200 pounds, hopes to play all 162 games in 2009 at a svelte 224 pounds.
Our View:
Ramirez reportedly worked out for an hour a day, five days a week, and swam laps in his swimming pool to help strengthen his troublesome left shoulder.
February 15, 2009
ESPN.com reports that Hanley Ramirez will hit third this season as opposed to leadoff. Either Cameron Maybin or Emilio Bonifacio will hit first.
Our View:
This is a pretty big move, and one that could mess with Ramirez's unquestionably successful approach. In 56 at-bats last season in the three-hole, Ramirez hit only .268. He will certainly have the opportunity to drive in well over 100 runs, but there's little chance that he scores 125 runs again. Also, more situations may prohibit him from steal attempts, meaning his stolen base total could dip from the 35 swipes he had last season.
February 12, 2009
The Marlins face a crucial vote on Friday that would determine whether or not they will be able to break ground on a new stadium, according to the Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Our View:
The poor economy has threatened the deal that would put the Marlins, who would be renamed the Miami Marlins, in a new $515 million dollar stadium.
February 11, 2009
Though he has seen his errors decrease in each of his three full major-league seasons from 26 to 24 to 22, Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez said he still needed a lot of work on his defense, and he did just that during every day of the offseason, according to the Miami Herald.
Our View:
Ramirez has a career fielding percentage of .964, which is far too low for an everyday shortstop in the bigs. Fantasy owners are far more concerned with his offense, however, and after a 30-30 season in 2008, he should be one of, if not the, top pick in fantasy drafts.
January 4, 2009
The Marlins apparently told the Red Sox that Hanley Ramirez was untouchable and that the teams never got into discussions of what players might return him to Boston's system, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Josh Beckett is still pitching and pitching well for the Red Sox, so that deal wasn't a complete disaster even with Mike Lowell's bad hip, but it still looks like the Marlins got the better end of it now.
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