Alexei Ramirez

Cuban Alexei Ramirez makes big contribution for White Sox

Dominican Today (Free subscription) | 10/05/2008

Chicago.– Alexei Ramirez wasn't even guaranteed a spot on the White

White Sox rookie Alexei Ramirez has parents cheering in Cuba

Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | 10/05/2008

They can't see games, but pray for Sox rookie As White Sox rookie Alexei Ramirez made his postseason debut the other day, his mother, Edith Maria Rodriguez, took a mid-afternoon nap in her family's apartment in hurricane-ravaged Pinar del Rio province.

Rookie Ramirez making big contribution for WSox

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/05/2008

Alexei Ramirez wasn't even guaranteed a spot on the White Sox's opening day roster.

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Player Profile: Alexei Ramirez by Marc Normandin and Eric Seidman

Baseball Prospectus (Free subscription) | 10/02/2008

... previous playing time is a difficult endeavor. Today, we will take a look at what we do know about Alexei Ramirez, and how that helps us uncover what kind of player he will be going forward.Alexei Fernando Ramirez was born September 22, 1981, according to the birthday submitted by his agent, Jamie Torres, when he made himself available to major league clubs. The other...

Alexei Ramirez Grand Slam Forces Sox-Twins 1 Game Playoff

Sport Syndicate (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Chicago White Sox Alexei "The Cuban Missile" Ramirez hits a grand slam home run off of the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of their game at The Cell in Chicago. The Sox went on to win the game 8-2 forcing a one game playoff with the Twinkies from Minnesota.

Rookie Ramirez's slam keeps White Sox's season alive

SI.com (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Alexei Ramirez's power is one reason the White Sox beat the Tigers 8-2 to force a Tuesday grudge match with the Twins for the division title, says Jon Heyman.

Ramirez slams White Sox into playoff with Twins

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide and raced around the bases like a little kid. The White Sox would play one more day. Ramirez set a rookie record with his fourth grand slam of the season, and Chicago beat Detroit 8-2 in a rainout makeup Monday, forcing a...

Ramirez slams White Sox into playoff with Twins

Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

CHICAGO (AP) -- Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide and raced around the bases like a little kid. The White Sox would play one more day. Ramirez set a rookie record with his fourth grand slam of the season, and Chicago beat Detroit 8-2 in a rainout makeup Monday, forcing a one-game tiebreaker against Minnesota for the AL Central tie....

Ramirez slams White Sox into playoff with Twins

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide and raced around the bases like a little kid. The White Sox would play one more day. Ramirez set a rookie record with his fourth grand slam of the season, and Chicago beat Detroit 8-2 in a rainout makeup Monday, forcing a one-game tiebreaker against Minnesota for the AL Central tie.

Ramirez Slam Powers Chicago

TBO > Sports (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide, raced around the bases like a little kid and jumped into Paul Konerko's embrace at home plate.

The Alexei Slam

Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

When Gavin Floyd makes his Christmas list in a couple of months, Alexei Ramirez should be at the top of his list. Ramirez’s tiebreaking, MLB-record breaking sixth inning grand slam lifted the world’s weight off of the back of Floyd and ensured the White Sox would live to fight yet another day in their quest for the AL [...]

Ramirez' grand slam keeps White Sox's playoff hopes alive

kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

CHICAGO | Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide, raced around the bases like a little kid and jumped into Paul Konerko’s embrace at home plate.

Ramirez Slams White Sox Into Playoff With Twins

Chicago news (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide and raced around the bases like a little kid. The White Sox would play one more day.

Ramirez grand slam propels Chisox into playoff with Twins

atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide, raced around the bases like a little kid and jumped into Paul Konerko's embrace at home plate.

Jon Heyman: Rookie Ramirez's slam keeps White Sox alive

SI.com (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008

1. Alexei Ramirez, the White Sox's Cuban import, drew comparisons to Alfonso Soriano this spring for his body type (lean) and his potential (immense). But nobody was envisioning the sort of power he's showing. While Ramirez probably won't win AL Rookie of the Year (that honor should go to the Rays' Evan Longoria), Ramirez has made a major impact on the pennant race and set...