Rare Photos of Manny Ramirez

Rare Photos of Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez

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The two-time World Series champ agreed to become a player-coach for the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate. The team wants Ramirez to serve as a mentor for developing prospects and has no designs on bringing him to the major league club, Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said in a statement Sunday. Ramirez played for the Texas Rangers' Triple-A Round Rock Express in 2013, and last played in the majors in 2011 for the Tampa Bay Rays. As Manny finds his way back into baseball, SI looks back at some rare photos of the enigmatic superstar.

Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez and Dave Winfield

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Manny Ramirez and Chia Pet

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez, Rich Garces and Pedro Martinez

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez and Fans

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez

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Tim Wakefield, Manny Ramirez, and Curt Schilling

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez, Alex Cora and Jacoby Ellsbury

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Manny Ramirez and Larry King

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Manny Ramirez and Joe Torre

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz

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Manny Ramirez

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Manny Ramirez and Family

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Manny Ramirez and Jay Leno

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Manny Ramirez

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