"On July 31, 2008, the Dodgers acquired one of the most-feared hitters in baseball, Manny Ramirez, in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. The deal proved to be one of the most impactful short-term acquisitions in franchise history and ignited the fanbase. Ramirez went 2-for-4 in his first game with the Dodgers, and had another 2-for-4 effort the following day while slugging his first home run with the team. In his first month with the Dodgers, Ramirez was named National League Player of the Month after hitting .444 (44-for-106) with seven doubles, nine home runs, 25 RBI and 21 runs scored. Ramirez, who had long been known for his on-field antics and elite bat, quickly endeared himself to Dodgers fans, and the area in left field became known as "Mannywood.""
"He finished the year hitting .396/.489/.743 with 17 home runs, 53 RBI and 36 runs scored in 53 games for the Dodgers, playing a key role in L.A. winning the NL West division title and advancing to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1988. After becoming a free agent after the season, Ramirez re-signed with the Dodgers on a two-year, $45 million deal. He started out the 2009 season batting .348 with six homers and 20 RBI, but on May 7, he was suspended 50 games for violating the j"
Manny Ramirez joined the Dodgers on July 31, 2008, in a trade from the Boston Red Sox and immediately delivered potent offense. He recorded multiple 2-for-4 games early, slugged his first Dodger homer, and hit .444 in his first month to earn National League Player of the Month. Ramirez finished 2008 with a .396/.489/.743 line, 17 homers, 53 RBI and 36 runs in 53 games, helping Los Angeles win the NL West and reach the NL Championship Series. He re-signed for two years and $45 million, began 2009 strongly, and then received a 50-game suspension on May 7.
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