Manny Ramirez Promises To Work On Developing Players

Manny Ramirez says he took a job as a player-coach for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs in part so he could pass along his experiences to developing players.

"Everybody makes mistakes, you, me, and everybody that's in this room," Ramirez said. "But that's it, you just have to grow and move on."

Ramirez made his Principal Park debut in Des Moines on Monday night, registering his first two hits, including a two-run home run against the Omaha Storm Chasers.

"Theo (Epstein) was really honest," Ramirez said of Chicago's president. "He said, 'Hey, we don't got a chance for you in the big leagues, but we got some young guys that we want you to help,' and then I took it."

Ramirez said he'd try to help players that include some of the Cubs' top prospects, including Javier Baez, Kris Bryant and "some of the guys when they need some advice on hitting or whatever. I'll be there for them."