Hanley Ramirez’s Gift For Batting Title

Look At What The Marlins’ Owner Bought Hanley Ramirez

Last Saturday, Marlins owner Jefferey Loria handed all world shortstop Hanley Ramirez a shirt box and presented it to him. The only catch was there was not a shirt in the box, but an eight to ten carat diamond necklace.

“We don’t wear jewelry on the field, but I know Hanley wears it off the field,” Loria told MLB.com.

“It was a special accomplishment. I just feel inspired from time to time to do things that players deserve, and players appreciate. Hanley did something magnificent last year. I thought about it at the end of the year, and I wanted to do something for him.”

Hanley was shocked and ecstatic when he saw the million dollar pendant, “It means a lot. It’s something I never expected from him,” Ramirez also told MLB.com. “I’m going to keep it forever. I’m really honored. It meant a lot to him (Loria). From the first day, he showed me that love. Everybody loves him. We have a lot of respect for him. I think my whole family is going to be excited.”

Ramirez finished second in the 2009 NL MVP voting, meaning he was the best human in the NL because Albert Pujols is a robot, and Hanley reportedly gasped when he saw the chain.

Ramirez set a Marlins record with his .342 average and is being taken second in most fantasy drafts. He started his career as a leadoff hitter, but 2010 will be his second season as the club’s three hitter and expectations are high for Hanley.

“He’s got this amazing talent,” Loria continued. “There is really no telling what the limits are for Hanley. The sky is the limit, and he will determine his own future, obviously. But he’s a great kid.”

The necklace features 394 diamonds and has a special teal diamond representing the decimal point in his record setting .342 average.

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Look At What The Marlins’ Owner Bought Hanley Ramirez March 29, 2010 – Matt Anaya Last Saturday, Marlins owner Jefferey Loria handed all world shortstop Hanley Ramirez a shirt box and presented it to him. The only catch was there was not a shirt in the box, but an eight to ten carat diamond necklace. [...]