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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez is a Dominican-American former professional baseball player who played primarily as a right fielder and designated hitter. Over a 19-season MLB career from 1993 to 2011, he played for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays, compiling 555 career home runs, 1,831 RBIs, and a .312 batting average. He was selected to 12 All-Star Games and won World Series championships with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007, earning World Series MVP honors in 2004. His later career was affected by two suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs.

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Why was Manny Ramirez so important to the 2004 Red Sox?

Ramirez batted in the heart of the lineup as Boston ended its 86-year championship drought. He was named World Series MVP after the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in 2004.

Did Manny Ramirez win both of his World Series titles with Boston?

Yes. Ramirez won championships with the Red Sox in 2004 and 2007, contributing to two titles within four seasons after the franchise's long drought.

Which teams did Manny Ramirez play for besides the Red Sox?

He began with the Cleveland Indians and later played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays. His especially productive Dodgers stint began after a 2008 trade from Boston and inspired the nickname "Mannywood."

How did Manny Ramirez's PED suspensions affect his legacy?

Major League Baseball suspended Ramirez for 50 games in 2009 and imposed another suspension in 2011, after which he initially retired. Those cases remain central to discussions of his Hall of Fame candidacy despite his 555 home runs.