FORT MYERS, Fla. - Hanley Ramirez is in the house, and his message is resounding: Bury the past and embrace the present.
Ramirez reported to the Boston Red Sox's training facility at Fenway South on Wednesday morning, six days ahead of the deadline for position players, although most of the players are already here.
He looked leaner - he said his weight is "a couple pounds" down from last year - and was in a playful mood during and after his 77-minute workout.
Asked if his switch from outfield to first base is just a one-and-done thing, after which he would take over at designated hitter for the retiring David Ortiz, he quipped, "What if I win a Gold Glove?