Posted September 22, 200717 yr comment_949204 http://www.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/conte...notes_0922.html Ramirez: Victories more important than homers Click-2-Listen By JOE CAPOZZI Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Saturday, September 22, 2007 MIAMI GARDENS ? Now that Hanley Ramirez has 200 hits, what's next for the Marlins shortstop this year? "Thirty,'' he said as he wrapped tape on a bat handle. What are these? As in 30 home runs. That would make Ramirez, who has 28 homers, and second baseman Dan Uggla (30) the first double-play combo on any team in history to each hit at least 30 homers. Ramirez, the 2006 NL Rookie of the Year, downplayed his personal goals. "The 200 hits are nice, but it's all about wins,'' he said, "It's not all about Hanley Ramirez. It's all about the Marlins.'' Ramirez, who is second to Colorado's Matt Holliday (205 hits) among NL players, joins Juan Pierre (2003, 2004) as the only Marlins to post 200-hit seasons. "That's a pretty exclusive club,'' Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said. Willis OK: Pitcher Dontrelle Willis had a minor bout of cramping during Thursday's game, prompting a mound visit by a team trainer. Willis said he was fine and pitched another inning. He allowed three runs in six innings. Rowdy fans: Security officials kept an extra watch on the crowd Friday after a fan hit Aaron Heilman with a baseball while the Mets reliever warmed up in the eighth inning Thursday. The fan, wearing a Jose Reyes shirt, was ejected. "It's a little frustrating when somebody throws something and puts your safety in harm,'' Heilman said. "Everybody has seen when the opposing team hits a home run they throw it back into the middle of nowhere. "Those are different circumstances. It seemed like it had a little more intent which is frustrating.'' Little Leaguers honored: The Marlins will honor the North Palm Beach County 12-year-old Little League All-Stars before today's game for winning the Florida State Championship. Players will be on the field when the Marlins and Mets take batting practice. The North Palm Beach County All-Stars were undefeated in district, sectional and state tournament play. Noteworthy: Right-hander Armando Benitez was scheduled to see a doctor Friday because of lingering back discomfort. ... Left-hander Chris Seddon will start Sunday. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/55093-hanley-victories-more-important/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 22, 200717 yr comment_949205 I love Hanley so much. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/55093-hanley-victories-more-important/?&do=findComment&comment=949205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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