Ramirez Quotes

[Mark] Teixeira and [Hank] Blalock are power hitters. I'm not on their level. I'm a line-drive hitter who steals bases. Manny [Ramirez], David Ortiz, Alex [Rodriguez], those guys are power hitters. - Alfonso Soriano

[Kevin Millar , the subject of trade rumors recently, reiterated his importance in the clubhouse because of his close relationship with Manny Ramirez .] He and I are as close as you can be as a teammate and friend... I spend more time with him on the road probably than a lot of guys, whether it be working out, whether it be eating lunch, [or] just hanging out. Do other guys take the time or effort to do that? No. - Kevin Millar

[BOSTON ? Tie game, runner in scoring position and David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez due up in the 10th inning.] It's about as bad as it gets... Those are the last two guys in the world you want to face with a guy on third base with less than two outs. - Jay Payton