Ramirez exits with knee injury: Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez was removed from Thursday’s game against the Giants, a precaution after he fouled a ball off his knee in the first inning. He was limping immediately after taking the ball off the knee, but was able to play through it, with Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen insisting to reporters after the game that he would be fine for Friday. He went 0 for 3 in the game with a walk and a strikeout. (Updated 05/25/2012)
Injury Report
Knee - Questionable for May 25 vs. San Francisco (Updated - 5/25/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Ramirez has been playing at a much higher level recently, batting .359 over the last 10 games with five extra-base hits and three stolen bases, so hopefully this issue is as trivial as Guillen made it sound. Ramirez should be considered a high-end Fantasy option in all Formats when healthy and active. (Updated 05/25/2012).
05/23/2012 06:45 Dear Mr. Fantasy: Ups and downs of young players
Last year your team was a juggernaut. This year it's sitting in the cellar. What happened? You might even have most of those players back. If you're relying on young talent, our Scott White says prepare to take some lumps in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/21/2012 22:19 Stanton's slam off Moyer leads Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton hit a grand slam off Jamie Moyer in a five-run fourth inning, Mark Buehrle was dominant after a shaky first and the Miami Marlins stayed hot by beating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Monday night.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
05/13/2012 17:07 Marlins dump Mets in grand fashion
Giancarlo Stanton hit a two-out grand slam to cap a ninth-inning rally by the Miami Marlins, who beat an angry Frank Francisco and the New York Mets 8-4 Sunday.
Since his breakout 2007 season, Hanley Ramirez has been a candidate to go first overall in Fantasy drafts. Now, he might not even be a first-rounder. The 28-year-old was nothing short of a disaster in 2011. He hit .210 over the first two months, and though he rebounded to some degree following a DL stint in June, his season ended in early August with a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery. If that's not bad enough, he now has to change positions with the Marlins' offseason signing of Jose Reyes, begrudgingly moving to third base amid rumors of trade demands and general unhappiness. The concern with Ramirez is three-pronged. One, he's beginning to develop a reputation as yet another injury-prone shortstop, having missed the end of the 2010 season with elbow discomfort. Two, he never once appeared to be at his best in 2011, fueling speculation that his often lackadaisical (and perhaps now discontent) demeanor might be contributing to a premature decline. Three, he's coming off shoulder surgery, which not only might delay his start to the 2012 season but might also affect his swing. Despite the risks, Ramirez is still worth an early-round pick. He's young, and because he's still eligible at shortstop for one more year, he brings rare five-category potential to the position. You can just wait until the second round to get it now. (Updated 1/4/12)
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