Hanley Ramirez

head run on Fernando Tatis' grounder to short, which may have been an inning-ending double play had Hanley Ramirez not thrown errantly to first.  In the bottom of the eighth, after the Marlins scored two to go ahead 4-3, Scott Schoenweis threw a wild pitch with the bases loaded, scoring one, and then to add insult to injury, gave up a two-run double on the next pitch to put the game out of reach.

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e NL West.  Los Angeles, on the other hand, lost in the 11th last night when Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez belted his fifth hit of the game over the center field fence.  Kevin Gregg closed it out for his 18th save and the Marlins kept pace with the Mets and Phillies to remain tied for second place, 1.5 games out of first.

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Hanley Ramirez SS – Florida Marlins

While Uggla is slugging at second, Florida’s Hanley Ramirez has become the undisputed best shortstop in the game. His numbers are staggering; as he’s on pace for over 35 homers, 80 RBI, 40 steals, and a run total that could reach as high as 150 runs. His numbers are getting dangerously close to the production that Alfonso Soriano put up in New York and Washington, but strikes out a tad less, and is equipped with a dazzling glove and rocket arm. His overall ability is remarkable, comparing only to a slightly weaker version of a young Alex Rodriguez. The parallels between the two are eerie; both five tool shortstops started shining with small market teams in their youth, along with talent capable of 40-40 seasons year after year.  

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ally disappointing as they may be one of the more intriguing teams offensively with five players in Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla, Josh Willingham, Jeremy Hermida and Mike Jacobs who are capable of potentially hitting 25 home runs each this season.

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win the awards, and who are the flops.  Enjoy!1B Albert Pujols2B Chase Utlery3B David WrightSS Hanley RamirezC Geovany SotoOF Carlos LeeOF Alfonso SorianoOF Matt HolidaySP Johan SantanaSP Roy OswaltSP Jake PeavyCLOSER Billy Wagner or Bob Howry or Kerry Wood

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