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11-14-2006, 05:30 PM
22-year old Santo Domingo-born Hanley Ramirez of the Florida Marlins has won the Rookie of the Year award for the National League, edging out Ryan Zimmerman by just four points. Ramirez becomes the sixth Dominican player to win the prestigious award. Alfredo Griffin (BlueJays) was the first Dominican to win the award back in 1979, followed by Raul Mondesi (Dodgers 1994), Rafael Furcal (Braves 2000), Albert Pujols (Cardinals 2001) and Angel Berroa (Kansas 2003). Ramirez received the news while vacationing with his family in Santo Domingo.
In related baseball news Dominican-born Manny Acta has been appointed as manager of the Washington Nationals. Acta, who was previously with the New York Mets, is well respected in the baseball community. He worked as coach for Tigres del Licey from 2002-2004 and led the Dominican Republic to victory in the 2003 Caribbean Baseball Series. He becomes the fourth Dominican to be appointed to a managerial position in the Major Leagues.
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In related baseball news Dominican-born Manny Acta has been appointed as manager of the Washington Nationals. Acta, who was previously with the New York Mets, is well respected in the baseball community. He worked as coach for Tigres del Licey from 2002-2004 and led the Dominican Republic to victory in the 2003 Caribbean Baseball Series. He becomes the fourth Dominican to be appointed to a managerial position in the Major Leagues.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#13)