Don't you ever say that Hanley is soft.
As I'm sure you know, the biggest news of the day had to do with the health of Hanley Ramirez. After getting plunked in the ribs during Game 1 on Friday, he has sit on the bench and had various medical reviews performed. His latest test included a CT scan yesterday afternoon, and those result have just come in. Per a @Dodgers tweet:
The CT scan Hanley Ramirez took yesterday showed a fracture on the 8th rib. He is a game time decision. #Dodgers
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2013
This news confirms the findings first reported on twitter earlier this morning, with a slight difference. The break is a hairline fracture rather than a complete break. Furthermore, as Beto Duran of ESPN notes, Hanley is "not in danger of hurting self any further. It's just a painful thing". So, Hanley Ramirez could play tonight's game.
Well, after performing various defensive drills on the field before the game and batting practice soon thereafter, we find out that Hanley will play this afternoon. Per a tweet from Bill Shaikin at the LA Times.
Hanley; "I'm going to play"
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) October 14, 2013
Hanley also says that he owes us.
Hanley says he owes it to #Dodgers to play, since they have shown him so much respect since trade.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) October 14, 2013
It's no wonder he has become a fan favorite.
"I owe too much to this team and this city (not to play)." -Hanley Ramirez
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2013
UPDATE: Take a look at the armor he will be wearing, via a tweet from the @Dodgers.
A look at the armor @HanleyRamirez will be wearing. #ITFDB pic.twitter.com/yjUhBiq0Tw
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 14, 2013
Pic the very top via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2013
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