Marlins Manager Fredi Gonzalez climbed up my list of admired managers. Last night he removed his best player, shortstop Hanley Ramirez after the two-time All-Star loafed for a ball he inadvertantly kicked down the left field line.
Instead of making excuses, Gonzalez said Ramirez was benched for lack of effort.
Too many managers, Jerry Manuel of the Mets comes to mind, allow their players to loaf on the field. What Gonzalez did sends a message loud and clear to the rest of the team. That message is hustle or sit.
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