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He played the game because he loved it' Manny Ramirez's career
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Guardians honor Manny Ramirez, who reminds what 'Manny being Manny
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Manny Ramirez, Where Are They Now?
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Manny Ramirez, Biography, Stats, & Facts
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Manny Ramirez, 48, Brings His Bat to the Sydney Blue Sox - The New
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It's Manny being Manny again
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Manny Ramirez – Society for American Baseball Research
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All-Time Boston Red Sox Roster: Manny Ramirez - Over the Monster
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Manny Ramirez: Carefree guy, serious hitter
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MLB Rumors: 10 Reasons Manny Ramirez and the Toronto Blue Jays