David Ortiz Texts Swayed Hanley Ramirez To Apologize
Hanley Ramirez apologized on Wednesday, but not without a nudge from former teammate David Ortiz, according to Peter Gammons:
It may be some surprise that Ortiz is the one urging Hanley to apologize, considering Ortiz didn’t have the nicest words for his situation back in April. I guess things change when you hit .373 with 7 home runs in May.
Read Article >Hanley Ramirez Prepared To Apologize For Conduct
Fredi Gonzalez said the situation would likely be resolved today, and, sure enough, it seems Hanley’s willing to cooperate. Employing my trusty Google translator:
The Marlins played two games without Hanley. They went 1-1. In the end, after discussing this story around the clock with so many words, what the world can take away from the Hanley Ramirez incident is nothing. Time well spent.
Read Article >No Word Yet On Whether Hanley Ramirez Will Return To The Lineup On Wednesday
Hanley Ramirez was benched on Tuesday for his lackadaisical efforts the night before. And without their star shortstop, the Marlins two-hit the visiting Diamondbacks en route to an 8-0 laugher. For good measure, Ramirez’s replacement - 29 year old Brian Barden - went 1-3 with a beanball and an RBI single.
Said manager Fredi Gonzalez after the win:
Read Article >Hanley Ramirez Rips Manager, Refuses To Apologize After Benching For Jogging
But rather than expressing remorse over his apparent lack of effort on Monday night, Ramirez is instead firing back, telling the Palm Beach Post that he has “lost respect” for manager Fredi Gonzalez, and that he has no plans to apologize to his teammates. Among the highlights from the Palm Beach Post:
Asked about his injured ankle:
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