Hanley Ramirez reported to the Boston Red Sox six days ahead of the deadline for position players on Wednesday.

Ramirez, who looked leaner, said his weight is "a couple pounds" down from last year.

He is moving to first base and wants to win a Gold Glove in his first season at the position.

"Definitely," Ramirez said of wanting the hardware. "It would be nice, you know ... for you guys. We're going to work a lot. I just want to make my infielders comfortable. Catch the ball and throw it. That's the main key right now. I told Bogey [shortstop Xander Bogaerts] right away, 'Just throw the ball in this area and you'll be fine. Don't worry, I got you.' Pedey [second baseman Dustin Pedroia], he don't make bad throws. 'I'm always going to hit you in the chest.'"

The Red Sox signed Ramirez to a four-year, $88 million deal before the 2015 season.