Manuel Aristides Ramirez (born May 30, 1972) is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the Boston Red Sox since 2001. Previously, Ramírez played with the Cleveland Indians (1993-2000). He bats and throws right-handed.
Ramírez is generally considered one of the best righthanded hitters in baseball. He is an average fielder with limited range but an accurate throwing arm. Over the years, he has become especially adept at playing the Green Monster.
In 2000, former Red Sox general manager Dan Duquette signed Ramírez to an 8 year/$160 million contract
There are $20 million club options for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The contract carries many clauses, such as a $1 million bonus if Ramírez is traded, and bonuses for MVP and All-Star game selections each year. Ramírez also received his 10-5 no trade clause after completing his fifth season in Boston.