Ramirez stepping into the spotlight

 
Hanley Ramirez, the 2006 NL Rookie of the Year and 24-year-old sensation at shortstop, now steps into his role as the face of the Marlins franchise with the departure of Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis during the offseason. [link]

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