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Marlins Ramirez, Uggla Trade Verbal Barbs In Clubhouse

Found September 02, 2009 on Sun Sentinel:
PLAYERS: Hanley Ramirez,  Dan Uggla
TEAMS: Miami Marlins

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Marlins superstar Hanley Ramirez is at odds with double-play partner Dan Uggla and other teammates over Ramirez's perceived lack of desire to win. Each sitting at his locker about 10 feet apart, Ramirez and Uggla openly argued in the clubhouse about why Ramirez really exited from Tuesday's rain-delayed game in the fifth inning. Ramirez departed with cramping in his left hamstring, and he didn't appreciate the reaction he got from Uggla and others...
Original Story: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl...
1 Comment:
  • Wow, o.k. well haven't the marlins been playing pretty well? Why would
    Uggla say that. I can see if they were consistently losing.
    by moneyhoney   September 03, 2009   Reply   Options  
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