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  • Ozzie Guillen Talks About Hanley Ramirez, Albert Pujols and Marlins Batting Order

    Marlins manager just spoke with Marlins beat writers in the lobby of the Anatole hotel, where owner Jeffrey Loria just passed on his way to another meeting with Dan Lozano, the agent for Albert Pujols.

    Reports have the Marlins’ 10-year offer to Pujols at $200 million. Meanwhile, Ozzie talked about a variety of issues — from his plans with the batting order to Hanley moving to third base.

    Here’s an edited transcript.

    Do you really think the Marlins will get Albert Pujols?
    “Who came up with that? Joey (cora) Sent me a text. He said, ‘Everybody here thinks you guys are getting Pujols.’ Not that I know. They can get me whoever they want – I’m not paying! That’s their money!’’’

    Talk about Hanley Ramirez going to third base.
    “I’m going to let Hanley (alone) for a little while. I talked to him when I was in Miami, before we got Reyes. He has to understand it’s for the ballclub and he’s going to be a better player to have those two guys in front of him (Reyes and Emilio Bonifacio).

    “Moving him to the side… I played the game. I know what it’s like. The last thing we’re going to do is just slap this kid in the face and ‘OK, you move out there.’ Having this kid at third base I think we are a better ballclub. He’s a little bit upset about it. I don’t blame him, I would too. But in the meantime he has to understand moving him he’s going to be fresh.

    “He’s going to take care of himself a little bit better because you don’t have to be a shortstop moving all over the place. And the two guys who are going to hit in front of him, they’re pretty good. I mean, we help him, besides putting numbers on the board, to win a championship.’’

    He said Reyes will bat first, Bonifacio second.
    “We’ll have those rabbits in front of him. It’s going to make it easy for him to get RBI. That third base situation? Don’t worry about it. Just sit there and catch it. Whatever is his there, catch it. I don’t expect him to be no Gold Glover out there.

    “Is it going to (have to) make an adjustment? Yes. It comes with time. We’ve got a lot of time to do that. But I don’t blame him one bit to be, I don’t say upset, it’s kind of like confused about what’s going on. We talked to him before and we will talk to him again. Right now I am not going to do it because I think right now it’s too fresh.

    “The other thing is about the media. They focus on everything. I saw on MLB (Network TV) talking about how Hanley is gonna have to move to third base. You watch that, you say… This ballclub is Hanley’s club. I said that at my first press conference. I said that a couple of weeks ago and I say that today. Whoever we bring aboard is to help him, and the ballclub, obviously, but this is still Hanley Ramirez’s club. I don’t care who’s coming on board, it’s Hanley’s club…

    “I don’t blame him. He has a right to be upset. He’s a human being. He was the shortstop. Meanwhile, I think the guy we are bringing is going to help him to get better.’’

    Thinks the move to third base will help him focus better on offense.

    “Yes. And besides that he will be healthier. He will be stronger. He won’t have to worry about so much (stuff). At shortstop, you have to worry about a lot of things. You don’t have to chase balls in the outfield if you kick it!’’

    Do you think he will eventually come around and embrace third base and not sulk to the point that it affects his play?

    “I hope not. I hope not. I hope he understands our situation. Carrying it on the field? I expect every player to go out there and play the game right. That’s all I ask. I don’t ask you for anything else.
    “My goal this year is to make Hanley Ramirez have a smile on his face and play the game they it should be played. That’s it. If Ramirez plays the way I think he knows he can play, he has a chance to win the MVP. With those two guys in front of him and a couple of guys behind him. he has a chance to have a great season.’’

    What might your batting order look like next year? “Right now it’s too early, if we get Pujols or we get this guy. There are so many scenarios there.’’

    Where WOULD you bat Pujols?
    “I think Pujols would be batting fourth.’’

    Mike Stanton fifth or Logan Morrison sixth?“(Stanton) fifth and LoMo sixth, yes.
    http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/marli...batting-order/

  • #2
    Ozzie tells it like it is.

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    • #3
      Ozzie on MLBnetwork next. Watch it or else.
      LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

      5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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      • #4
        Ozzie said that our new stadium is one of the best has has ever seen and he was worried about our new uniform when he first saw it, but its not that bad. Additionally, if you play good the uniform looks good, lol.
        This is a Dolphins town, though.

        "Fuck, what've they done?'' --Ozzie Guillen

        I am dead set against free agency, it can ruin baseball. --- George Steinbrenner

        2010 SoFlaMarlins Fantasy Baseball Champion
        Edmonton Ice Bats
        2007 Teal League Wildcard
        2008 Teal League Wildcard

        2009 Teal League Wildcard
        2010 Teal League Wildcard
        2011 Teal League West Division Winner

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        • #5
          lol Ozzie said he was scared that the uniforms were going to look ugly.
          LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

          5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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          • #6
            Glad we both liked that, lol.
            This is a Dolphins town, though.

            "Fuck, what've they done?'' --Ozzie Guillen

            I am dead set against free agency, it can ruin baseball. --- George Steinbrenner

            2010 SoFlaMarlins Fantasy Baseball Champion
            Edmonton Ice Bats
            2007 Teal League Wildcard
            2008 Teal League Wildcard

            2009 Teal League Wildcard
            2010 Teal League Wildcard
            2011 Teal League West Division Winner

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            • #7
              According to an ESPN Deportes Hanley Ramirez told #Marlins he doesnt want to play 3B. If he cant play SS wants a trade espndeportes.espn.go.com/news/story?id=…
              Sedano twitter.

              Wasn't Hanley the one pulling for Jose to sign here?

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              • #8
                lololol

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                • #9
                  We gon be in trouble with no Hanley and no Pujols

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                  • #10
                    Are we taking this tweet seriously?
                    LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

                    5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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                    • #11
                      no we aren't

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                      • #12
                        Phew, ok.
                        LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

                        5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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                        • #13
                          How about this? It's is Spanish so I will post the original for our Spanish speakers and a google translated version for people like me that don't understand a word of this. FYI, this is the same man that broke the Reyes signing...

                          Hanley Ramirez no comparte la idea de mudarse del campocorto a la tercera base y ha informado a los Marlins de Miami que prefiere cambiar de equipo antes que de posición, dijo una fuente de entero crédito a ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com.

                          "Hanley no quiere jugar tercera base y ya los Marlins fueron informados del pensamiento del muchacho", dijo la fuente. "Más que pedir un cambio, lo que ha hecho es informar que no quiere jugar otra posición que no sea el campocorto", agregó.

                          Mientras tanto, el agente de Ramírez, Andy Mota, le dijo a ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com acerca de la situacion que "no tengo comentarios".

                          Ramírez, un tres veces Todos Estrellas y un bateador de .306 en seis temporadas completas en las Grandes Ligas, deberá moverse del campocorto a la esquina caliente con la adquisición de su compatriota Jose Reyes, quien se puso de acuerdo con los Marlins para la firma de un contrato por seis años y $106 millones de dólares.

                          El único comentario público que ha hecho Ramírez desde la adquisición de Reyes fue uno colgado en su cuenta de Twitter (@HanleyRamirez) al mediodía del martes: "Lo que puedo hacer ahora es trabajar duro y prepararme para la próxima temporada porque es lo único que puedo controlar, los amo a todos!!!!".

                          Miami aún adeuda $47 millones por los próximos tres años a Ramírez, quien firmó una extensión de $70 millones y seis temporadas en mayo del 2008.

                          El nuevo dirigente de los Marlins, el venezolano Ozzie Guillén, dijo el martes aquí en Dallas que entiende si Ramírez siente emociones encontradas por la firma de Reyes. El capataz dijo que habló con Ramírez antes de la firma de Reyes y que planea llamarlo pronto para conversar sobre el tema.

                          "El debe entender que es lo mejor para el club y él mismo será un mejor jugador teniendo delante a esos dos tipos en la alineación", dijo Guillén sobre Reyes y Emilio Bonifacio en el lobby del hotel Hilton Anatole.

                          "La última cosa que haríamos sería abofetear al chico y decirle ´tienes que moverte´, esa no es la manera", dijo Guillén. "Pienso que el muchacho tendrá la oportunidad de ser un tercera base Todos Estrellas. Tenemos la oportunidad de tener a dos Todos Estrellas en esas posiciones", agregó.
                          Fuente: Hanley no quiere jugar 3B
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                          Google translated English version...

                          Hanley Ramirez did not share the idea of ​​moving from shortstop to third base and has informed the Miami Marlins team that prefers to shift position before, a source of credit ESPNdeportesLosAngeles.com whole.

                          "Hanley did not want to play third base and the Marlins were informed of the boy thought," said the source. "Rather than ask for a change, what he has done is to inform you not want to play another position other than shortstop," he said.

                          Meanwhile, Ramirez's agent, Andy Mota, ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com told about the situation "I have no comment."

                          Ramirez, a three-time All-Star and a .306 hitter in six full seasons in the majors, will move from shortstop to the hot corner with the acquisition of compatriot Jose Reyes, who made arrangements with the Marlins for signing a six-year contract and $ 106 million.

                          The only public comment he has made since acquiring Ramirez Reyes was one posted on his Twitter account (@ HanleyRamirez) at noon on Tuesday: "What I can do now is work hard and prepare for next season because that's all that I can control, I love you all !!!!".

                          Miami still owes $ 47 million over the next three years to Ramirez, who signed an extension of $ 70 million and six seasons in May 2008.

                          The new leader of the Marlins, Ozzie Guillen, said on Tuesday here in Dallas who understands emotions if Ramirez feels the signing of Reyes. The foreman said he spoke with Ramirez before the signing of Reyes and plans to call early to talk about it.

                          "He must understand what is best for the club and he will be a better player before taking those two guys in the lineup," Guillen said Reyes and Emilio Bonifacio in the lobby of the Hilton Anatole.

                          "The last thing we would do is slap the guy and say 'you have to move', that is not the way," Guillen said. "I think the boy will have the opportunity to be an All-Star third baseman. We have the opportunity to have two All-Star in these positions," he said
                          Last edited by THE_REAL_MIBS; 12-06-2011, 04:22 PM. Reason: Doublepost Merged

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                          • #14
                            Fuck you, Stanley. What an insufferable douche!

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                            • #15
                              Not buying it

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