Hanley Ramirez insists his six-year, $70 million contract won't make him complacent. But one Marlins' executive wants to see for himself.
Marlins' special assistant Andre Dawson said, "work ethic and hunger are telltale signs" if a good player wants to improve. Does Ramirez have that? "It remains to be seen, especially now that he's locked up," Dawson said. "I'd like to see a bit more hunger. That's what makes you a team leader. His intensity is yet to reach that peak. And I want to see him cut his swing down in RBI situations. He's over-swinging."
RealGM Note: Ramirez had an OPS of .957 and 20 homers in the first half, but since the break he is hitting .844 with just six homers.
Marlins Concerned Hanley's Contract Will Make Him Complacent