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

[MiamiHomer]

Nothing worth justifying trading him.

[HUGG]

ehe, of all the places to get first public Hanley comments: http://www.twitvid.com/CAT28


also...buy a razor

[MiamiHomer]

Already posted Hugg! First post on this page.

[HUGG]

I guess I should take Ramp off ignore

[Mainge]

His english has gotten pretty good.

[MiamiHomer]

MIAMI — Once again, Hanley Ramirez finds his name in trade speculation.

The latest report comes from ESPN’s Buster Olney, who claims at least four teams have talked to the Marlins about Ramirez.

As the dust settles in the aftermath of the Winter Meetings, this much is clear. MLB.com has learned several teams indeed spoke with Miami officials about Ramirez in Dallas. But the Marlins didn’t initiate the conversations. They were measuring what might be out there should they decide to shop their All-Star infielder.

After Miami signed Jose Reyes, some teams wondered what was next with Ramirez? Since the Marlins are open to talking about any of their players, they listened. Nothing more.

What should be clear is the Marlins have no intentions of trading Ramirez. They are hoping he makes a smooth transition to third base.

The team envisions Reyes and Ramirez forming one of the most dynamic left sides of an infield in the big leagues. That’s the hope. They see Reyes leading off, creating havoc, and Ramirez having ample opportunities to drive in runs.

If both are playing at a high level, the Marlins should have an explosive offense.

Right now, Ramirez is rehabbing his surgically-repaired left shoulder and working out in Miami with his former teammate, Miguel Cabrera.

For now, speculation that Ramirez will be traded is just that.

The Marlins are not looking to move Ramirez. But based on feedback they received in Dallas, they know there is a market for their talented infielder, should the organization have a change of heart.

http://mlb.mlblogs.com/2011/12/11/tr...ains-unlikely/

[Beef]

So did Olney go from saying the Marlins are actively seeking to trade Hanley to kind of sheepishly saying that up to four team have spoken to the Marlins about Hanley?

[Swifty]

[jOOj]

This is another case of me offering Hugg a trade of half a sammish for his steak dinner. Then the news picks it up that Hugg was in trade discussions to shop his steak dinner.

[Swifty]

ishly report the steak trade.

[HUGG]

Depends on what is on the sandwich and what it hit with runners in scoring position.

[Ramp]

The Red Sox are among the teams that have had cursory trade dialogue with the Marlins about Hanley Ramirez, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (on Twitter). However, the talks have no traction.

The Marlins don't intend to trade Ramirez, even after signing shortstop Jose Reyes. However, Olney reported Sunday that at least four teams have talked to the Marlins about a possible deal involving Ramirez. At this point he projects as the team's everyday third baseman, though he appears to prefer playing shortstop.

nothing to see here

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/1...medium=twitter

[HUGG]

They inquire about Hanley every winter.

[Namaste]

Imagine being a fan of the Red Sox, Duke and Bulls?

Yikes.

[MiamiHomer]

Marlins executive Larry Beinfest made it clear Friday that he wants to add another starting pitcher.

But he was less clear about Hanley Ramirez’s conversations with the team and whether he is still resisting a move to third base, necessitated by the signing of shortstop Jose Reyes.

Ramirez clearly is having trouble accepting the position switch — Beinfest admitted “it may take a little bit of time for him to get comfortable” with the idea.

Asked if he is confident Ramirez wants to be with the Marlins next season, Beinfest said, “I’ll keep it internal. The one thing I know is he wants to win. He’s a very proud guy. We want him here.”

The Marlins have said repeatedly that they do not plan to trade Ramirez, though several teams (reportedly including the Red Sox) have inquired.

But asked if Ramirez has made it clear to the organization that he would accept a move to third, Beinfest said, “The conversations we’ve had, we’re going to keep between us. But there’s been quite a bit of communication. He’s excited about playing for Ozzie Guillen. Ozzie is excited to have him. Everyone reacts to change differently.

“Even though we communicated with him and let him know what our intentions were in terms of Jose, he was the shortstop for six years, a very good one. We’ve asked him to move to third. Sometimes it just takes a little time for things to sink in. I think he recognizes we’re a better team with Jose.”

Another Marlins official said the team would like Ramirez to publicly embrace the signing of Reyes and his move to third base, but they haven’t pressured him to do so. The closest Ramirez came was this on Twitter last weekend: “We’re moving ahead … getting some good ballplayers. I think the front office is doing the best they can do to put a good team on the field.”

An associate of Ramirez said any conversations about his future would remain between him and the team.

Reyes said Friday he hasn’t “had the time” to talk to Ramirez since signing.

“I think he wants to be here,” Reyes said. “He wants to win. I want to win, too. Hanley is one of the best players in the game. We are very good friends. I’m going to tell him I’m very excited to play with him. I think we can be one of the best left side of the infields in history.”

Miami Marlins still waiting for Ramirez to accept move to third