The Boston Red Sox met with Hanley Ramirez on Sunday night to confirm his willingness to play first base next season and discuss offseason weight loss.

Dave Dombrowski said team officials met with Ramirez and his agent, Adam Katz, for 45 minutes at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, the site of the Major League Baseball general manger's meetings.

"I told Hanley we're counting on him for big things next year," Dombrowski said. "I said, 'We're counting on you to be our first baseman,' and I asked him if he can play first base. He said, 'I can play shortstop. I can play first base. I can play third base.' He seemed comfortable with it."