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14 hours agoAll-Time Dodgers Quarter-Century Team: No. 18, Manny Ramirez
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."
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