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Manny Ramirez | Outfielder

Team: Oakland Athletics
Age / DOB:  (40) / 5/30/1972
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Manny Ramirez has agreed to sign with the EDA Rhinos of the China Professional League.
The deal still isn't official, but Ramirez hasn't received any MLB offers and is expected to play next season in Taiwan. The 40-year-old last appeared in the majors in April of 2011 and was released by Oakland last season after hitting .302/.348/.349 with a .697 OPS in 17 games with Triple-A Sacramento. Feb 26 - 11:39 AM
Source: ESPN.com

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Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that Manny Ramirez is in talks to play for the EDA Rhinos of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan.

Ramirez has been playing in the Dominican Winter League in hopes of making a return to MLB, but Morosi's report indicates that he isn't drawing much interest. The 40-year-old hasn't played in the majors since April of 2011 and was released by the A's last season after hitting .302/.348/.349 with zero homers and a .697 OPS in 17 games with Triple-A Sacramento. We have likely seen the last of him in MLB.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Feb 5 - 10:04 AM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Manny Ramirez's agent, Barry Praver, told FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi that his client wants to continue his career in MLB.

Ramirez, who turns 41 in May, is hoping to latch on somewhere after hitting four home runs during the Dominican Winter League Postseason. The veteran slugger was released by the Athletics last summer after hitting .302/.348/.349 with zero homers and a .697 OPS in 17 games with Triple-A Sacramento. While he's hoping to make a comeback, it's unlikely that any team will be willing to go through the hassle of bringing him in.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Jan 16 - 9:02 AM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

According to the Associated Press, the banned substance that Manny Ramirez tested positive for during the 2011 season was testosterone.

The administrator of MLB's drug program released his annual report on Friday, wherein the information was contained. The 40-year-old Ramirez is currently playing for Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League, but has not commented on whether or not he's planning a comeback.
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 06:24:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Manny Ramirez homered in his first at-bat Wednesday for Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League.

The opposite-field dinger over the right field wall drew wild roars from the crowd and chants of "Manny! - Manny!" rang out as he crossed home plate. Ramirez is on a team with Miguel Tejada, Bartolo Colon, Chris Coghlan, and Cardinals prospect Oscar Taveras. It's not clear if the veteran slugger is considering a return to the majors.
Source: HardballTalk at NBC Sports
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 01:23:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

According to Peter Gammons of MLB Network, Manny Ramirez is expected to play winter ball with Aguilas Cibaenas of the Dominican Winter League.

Ramirez told USA Today earlier this month that he had decided against playing winter ball, but his opinion is known to change on the spin of a dime. The 40-year-old nearly played with Las Aguilas last offseason, but his PED suspension complicated matters. It's unlikely he gets another shot in the majors even if he has a strong winter.
Source: Peter Gammons on Twitter
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 04:52:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Athletics released DH Manny Ramirez.

The A's made the move after Ramirez requested his outright release. The 40-year-old batted .302 (19-for-63) in 17 games with Triple-A Sacramento, but he had just three doubles and failed to hit a home run. Signing Ramirez was a worthy gamble for Oakland, but it's quite clear he's not the slugger he once was. It's increasingly likely that his major league career is over and done with.
Source: Oakland Athletics on Twitter
Fri, Jun 15, 2012 09:29:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Manny Ramirez has a five-game hitting streak with Triple-A Sacramento.

This includes three doubles and seven RBI over his last four games. Ramirez was recently slowed due to hamstring soreness, but he's finally starting to produce a little with the bat. It's not clear if a call-up is imminent, though.
Source: Sacramento River Cats
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 02:44:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, ''scouts and baseball executives'' who have seen Manny Ramirez recently agree with Oakland's assessment that he's not ready for the majors.

Ramirez likely won't be promoted until mid-June and is hitting just .222 (8-for-36) with no extra-base hits in his minor league assignment. He'll be paid a $500,000 prorated salary when added to the major league roster.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 09:39:00 AM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Manny Ramirez came out of Saturday's game with Triple-A Sacramento in the fourth inning, apparently due to leg tightness.

Ramirez took off Friday's game for the same reason. The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser doesn't believe we'll see Ramirez in the A's lineup until mid-June.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 11:40:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Manny Ramirez was a late scratch from Friday's lineup with Triple-A Sacramento.

No word yet on the reason for his absence, but we're guessing he's still bothered by the hamstring tightness which caused him to miss Thursday's game. The 40-year-old is hitting just .222 (8-for-36) with no extra-base hits over his first five games with the River Cats.
Source: Sacramento River Cats on Twitter
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 11:39:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Manny Ramirez was scratched from Thursday's lineup with Triple-A Sacramento due to hamstring tightness.

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle passed along word from broadcaster Johnny Doskow. Ramirez, who turned 40 on Wednesday, is hitting just .222 (8-for-36) with no extra-base hits and will remain at the Triple-A level until he begins to get better results at the plate.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Thu, May 31, 2012 11:50:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

The Athletics announced Monday that Manny Ramirez will remain with Triple-A Sacramento "for the time being and will be monitored on a day by day basis."

Ramirez will be done serving his 50-game PED suspension on Tuesday, so he's eligible to join the Athletics as soon as Wednesday, but this announcement means that he'll be given some extra time to get ready. Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Monday and is batting .250 (8-for-32) with zero extra-base hits and a 7/3 K/BB ratio over nine games with the River Cats.
Source: Oakland Athletics on Twitter
Mon, May 28, 2012 09:57:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

A's manager Bob Melvin said Monday that Manny Ramirez is "50-50" to join the team on Wednesday.

Ramirez is done serving his 50-game suspension Wednesday (May 30), but he's hit just .214 with a .290 on-base percentage in 31 plate appearances for Triple-A Sacramento and the A's don't want him to feel over-matched out of the gate. If he doesn't catch fire over the next two days against minor-league pitching, Melvin and Co. will likely wait on him until the weekend.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
Mon, May 28, 2012 12:30:00 PM
Manny Ramirez - OF - Athletics

Athletics manager Bob Melvin has indicated that it's unlikely Manny Ramirez will be activated Wednesday.

The manager hinted as much last week, but it appears the A's have decided that the veteran DH needs some more at-bats. Manny is hitting just .240/.296/.240 with no extra-base hits over 27 plate appearances for Triple-A Sacramento. He figures to be ready by early June at the latest.
Source: John Shea on Twitter
Sun, May 27, 2012 01:59:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Jaso
2Derek Norris
1B1Brandon Moss
2Nate Freiman
3Daric Barton
2B1Eric Sogard
2Adam Rosales
3Scott Sizemore
SS1Jed Lowrie
2Hiroyuki Nakajima
3B1Josh Donaldson
LF1Yoenis Cespedes
CF1Coco Crisp
2Chris Young
RF1Josh Reddick
DH1Seth Smith
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Brett Anderson
2Jarrod Parker
3Tommy Milone
4Bartolo Colon
5A.J. Griffin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Grant Balfour
2Ryan Cook
3Sean Doolittle
4Jerry Blevins
5Pat Neshek
6Jesse Chavez
7Hideki Okajima
8Fernando Rodriguez