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Thu, Oct 2nd 2008, 12:14

Hanley turns in the play of the week

Hanley’s diving stop and throw from his rear earned him the weeks top spot of MLB.com’s Great Plays of the Week. Hanley dove to his left to rob Carlos Delgado of the New York Mets before rolling and throwing him out from the seat of the pants. Check out Hanley’s play and the other top 9 plays from the final week of the regular season here.

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Mon, Sep 29th 2008, 14:24

2008 season in the books

Hanley was given Sunday’s game against the Mets off, due to soreness in his left shoulder. Hanley had been struggling with the injury for a couple of weeks, prompting Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez to give Hanley a rest on the last game of the year. The Marlins went on to beat the Mets and end New York’s hopes for a playoff spot, capping what most fans would call a very successful season. As he did last year, Hanley led the Florida offense, finishing with a .301 batting average with 33 home runs, 67 RBIs and 125 runs scored, which equals the club record he set in 2007, in 153 games. Hanley led the Marlins in hits(177),...

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Wed, Sep 24th 2008, 11:09

Hanley nominated for Hank Aaron Award

Hanley’s stellar season has made him a nominee for the Hank Aaron Award, presented annually to the best overall offensive players in both leagues. In 2008, Hanley became the 33rd player in Major League history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season. Fans can vote online until the 12th of October, and the winners will be announced before game 4 of the World Series. Last year’s winners were Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder.

The award originated in 1999 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron, another 30-30 player, breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record.

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Mon, Sep 22nd 2008, 11:06

Hanley hopes to be in lineup Monday

Joe Frisaro / MLB.com
MIAMI — A big stride was taken in regard to Hanley Ramirez returning to the lineup.
The Marlins’ All-Star shortstop took batting practice Sunday afternoon before the home season finale with the Phillies.

Ramirez is hopeful of being available to pinch-hit on Sunday, and be back in the starting lineup on Monday when Florida faces the Reds in Cincinnati in a makeup of a May 15 rainout.

Last Wednesday, Ramirez strained his left shoulder against the Astros. He has been out of the starting lineup for four straight games.

The 24-year-old remains one of the biggest impact players in the league, batting .298 with 32 home runs, 119 runs scored and 33 stolen bases. He is the…

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Thu, Sep 18th 2008, 11:08

Hanley leaves game with sore shoulder, listed as day to day

After hitting homers in his first two at bats, Hanley was forced to leave last nights 14-2 victory over the Astros with a left shoulder strain in the 5th inning. Hanley initially tweaked the shoulder diving for a ground ball in the third inning, and suffered further discomfort in the 5th during a swing at the plate. The excitement over the win was tempered by Hanley’s injury, but Hanley is optimistic about getting back into the lineup and not missing any of the 11 remaining games.

“Hopefully, not even one game,” Ramirez said, when asked if he will miss any time. “I’m day to day. I’ll see how it feels tomorrow when I come to the ballpark.”

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