Preserving Hanley on bases

Not that you rule out anything regarding Ramirez,GUCCI Hats, one of the most gifted athletes in the game. But the 26-year-old is now entrenched as a No. 3 hitter,Wholesale Chicago Cubs Hats, and his body is bigger and stronger than his first few big league seasons.

Since his third season,Wholesale Houston Astros Hats, Ramirez has seen a decline in his steals. He swiped 51 in each of his first two years. Then in 2008, he had 35. All those came when he was primarily a leadoff batter.
The days of Hanley Ramirez swiping 40 to 50 bases a season may be over.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he would rather Ramirez win another batting title and again drive in 100 runs rather than steal more bases.
“I’m not going to say no,Cheap Jordan Hats, but it’s probably less likely that he won’t get back to the 50s,” Gonzalez said.
A more realistic number could be 25 to 30.
– Joe Frisaro
Ramirez has two stolen bases this season,Players Authentic Hats, and he’s been caught twice. He swiped a bag on Opening Day,New Era Jordan Hats, and added his last one on April 17 at Philadelphia.
Ramirez slid to No. 3 in the order a year ago,Cheap Toronto Blue Jays Hats, and had 27.
“That takes a toll on the body,New York Mets Hats,” Gonzalez said. ”He’s not built for that any more.”
The Marlins would prefer Ramirez steal less bases,Figgins Back to Third,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and stay healthy. Ramirez has dealt with some hamstring issues,wholesale Philadelphia Phillies Hats, and he is preserving himself.