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General manager Billy Beane said on Tuesday, just one day after signing Manny Ramirez to a Minor League deal, that the possibility of more moves was "less than 50-50, rather than 50-50," and insisted nothing was imminent. That statement follows days of...
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Braun, at least, is an elite player with an otherwise spotless history. Ramirez, who will be 40 by the time he can play again, is a ghostly reminder of a tainted era with a long history of roguish behavior. Terry Francona, his nice-guy manager in...
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...epicenter was located 9 miles southwest of Reno.- 4:25 pm A month ago, 16-month-old Brandon Mojica-Lamas of Reno was under a death sentence after Nevada's...- 2:51 pm Former Nevada linebacker James-Michael Johnson is very confident hell do well at the NFL...
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...epicenter was located 9 miles southwest of Reno.- 4:25 pm A month ago, 16-month-old Brandon Mojica-Lamas of Reno was under a death sentence after Nevada's...- 2:51 pm Former Nevada linebacker James-Michael Johnson is very confident hell do well at the NFL...
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In short, he wants Manny Ramirez to be thought of as his second Frank Thomas, rather than as the latest in a line of past-it stars who for the most part got a bit
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The Oakland Athletics still have strong interest in signing Ramirez, who presents a low-risk investment for the rebuilding franchise. If things come together, and the 39-year-old Ramirez signs a deal, he first must serve a 50-game suspension for...
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More than half, it seemed, could be broken down to two words. Beane, over and over, came back with his own question: Why not? "There was need, and we really couldn't find a reason not to," Beane said. "It's low-risk, high-reward. We've got some time to...
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...of a years sentence in Monterey County Jail in the...- 12:24 pm Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, will speak at a county superintendent...- 5:09 pm NEW YORK Linsanity ran into reality: All-Star Deron Williams wasn't getting embarrassed...
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"I watched some video of him and saw the swing. It didn't look any different, and it looked like he was in good shape," A's manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday. "He'll be ready to go with the position players and we'll see what he has to offer." After...
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(AP) Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul. "I watched some video of him and saw the swing. It didn't look any different, and it looked like he was in...
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For the last five years, the Oakland Athletics have been the epitome of mediocre, and Beane sometimes still makes some moves that leave fans scratching their heads. Beane this week signed 39-year-old former Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez to a minor...
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February 21, 2012, 4:15 PM ET PHOENIX -- Manny Ramirez is expected to join Oakland at its spring training facility on Friday, yet another part of the Athletics' offseason overhaul. "I watched some video of him and saw the swing. It didn't look any...
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...epicenter was located 9 miles southwest of Reno.- 4:25 pm A month ago, 16-month-old Brandon Mojica-Lamas of Reno was under a death sentence after Nevada's...- 2:51 pm Former Nevada linebacker James-Michael Johnson is very confident hell do well at the NFL...
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Ramirez, a 12-time All-Star who retired last year rather than face a 100-game ban over a drug-policy issue, agreed to a deal with the Oakland Athletics, the team said on Monday. “The #Athletics have officially agreed to terms with Manny Ramirez on a...
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2012 Feb 21 2:58 PM ET Pitchers and catchers report this week, and this week's edition of the Baseball Today podcast (with Mark Simon and fill-in guest Steve Berthiaume) touches on everything you could want in a spring training preview. Mark and Steve...
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...epicenter was located 9 miles southwest of Reno.- 4:25 pm A month ago, 16-month-old Brandon Mojica-Lamas of Reno was under a death sentence after Nevada's...- 2:51 pm Former Nevada linebacker James-Michael Johnson is very confident hell do well at the NFL...
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Ramirez found a taker in Oakland — at a bargain price. The suspended slugger agreed on a minor league contract yesterday with the Athletics that is worth approximately $500,000 if he's added to the big league roster. The A's announced the deal and said...
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The outfielder signed a one-year deal worth about $500,000 with the Athletics. Ramirez will be suspended for the first 50 games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy in 2011. Why would Oakland sign a player who missed almost all...
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A'sManager Bob Melvin told the San Francisco Chronicle that Manny Ramirez, who agreed to a deal with the team on Monday and is expected to report to spring training on Friday, is just “one more guy. He’s not going to come in and get every DH at-bat.” If...
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Ramirez found a taker in Oakland — at a bargain price. The suspended slugger agreed on a minor league contract Monday with the Athletics that is worth approximately $500,000 if he's added to the big league roster. The A's announced the deal and said...
About Manny Ramirez
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Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30, 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. A nine-time Silver Slugger, and one of twenty-four people to have hit over 500 career home runs, he is well recognized for his strong offensive abilities. He has... Full Article
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Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez tosses his bat after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during their spring training MLB baseball game in Vero Beach, Florida, in this March 9, 2008 file photo. Ramirez, a 12-times All-Star who won two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox,...
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez walks back to the dugout after grounding to the shortstop during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Florida, in this April 1, 2011 file photo. Ramirez, a 12-times All-Star who won...
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez, right, reacts after flying out to Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter while pinch hitting in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Angels won 5-1.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce (20) celebrates with teammates Ben Zobrist, center, and Manny Ramirez, right, after scoring off of Elliot Johnson's bunt-single against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of a Major League Baseball game on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in St. Petersburg,...
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez reacts to a pitch during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Florida, April 1, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez walks back to the duggout after grounding to the shortstop during the seventh inning of their Major League Baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Florida April 1, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez (24) grounds out to shortstop during the second inning of an MLB baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, April 1, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, left, looks on.
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In this photo taken April 1, 2011, Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez, right, talks with Johnny Damon and Evan Longoria as the team is announced on opening day against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ramirez has notified Major League Baseball that he is retiring after being...
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FILE - This Sept. 13, 2011 file photo shows former baseball star Manny Ramirez leaving the Broward County Jail in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Ramirez has pleaded not guilty to a domestic battery charge involving his wife. Ramirez's attorney filed the written plea ahead of Friday's, Oct. 14,...
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Teammates congratulate Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez, center, after Ramirez's first inning sacrifice fly drove in Johnny Damon for the first run of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. , Thursday, March 17, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez warms up before a spring training baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Jupiter, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Manny Ramirez, right, is congratulated by teammate Johnny Damon after his two-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla. , Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Manny Ramirez, right, and Johnny Damon, who both played together for the 2004 and 2007 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox, high-five during a team batting practice prior to a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla. , Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez warms up with a weighted metal bat during a team batting practice prior to a spring training baseball game in Port Charlotte, Fla. , Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez, left, and Johnny Damon wait to hit during batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla. , Monday, March 7, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez waits to hit during batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Fla. , Monday, March 7, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manny Ramirez, front, waves to fans after being introduced prior to a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. , Friday, March 4, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays baserunner Manny Ramirez tries to break up a double play in the fourth inning as New York Yankees shortstop Ramiro Pena throws to first on a ball hit by Matt Joyce during their spring training baseball game at the Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla. , Thursday,...
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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manny Ramirez stretches during a spring training baseball workout at the Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla. , Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011.
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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manny Ramirez poses for photographers during Picture Day prior to their spring training baseball workout at the Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla. , Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011.
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A Tampa Bay Rays fan, wearing the number and name of Rays of outfielder Sam Fuld taped over the number and name of retired Tampa Bay designated hitter Manny Ramirez, shouts from the stands during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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FILE - This 2011 file photo shows Tampa Rays baseball player Manny Ramirez. Rays designated hitter Manny Ramirez is away from the team while attending to a family matter. Manager Joe Maddon said Ramirez was given Thursday, April 7, 2011 off while the Rays played the Chicago White Sox.
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In this photo taken, Wednesday April 6, 2011, Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez walks off after flying out as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ramirez has notified Major League Baseball...
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In this photo taken Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Tampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez returns to the dugout after striking out in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in St. Petersburg, Fla. Ramirez has notified Major League Baseball that he is retiring after being notified of an issue...
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Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez tosses his bat after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during their spring training MLB baseball game in Vero Beach, Florida, in this March 9, 2008 file photo. Ramirez, a 12-times All-Star who won two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox,...
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