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Alexei Ramirez hits a double to right center field, scoring Gordon Beckham, Tyler Flowers and Adam Eaton against the Tigers.

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Alexei Ramirez with 2-year-old Blake Hazlett while his mother Stephanie Hazlett takes a photo before the start of a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated after scoring against the Royals.

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Alexei Ramirez tags out the Indians' Michael Bourn on an attempted steal during the ninth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez reaches for a single off the bat of the Mariners' Mike Zunino.

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Alexei Ramirez celebrates with fans as he attends SoxFest.

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Alexei Ramirez tries to tag the Twins' Darin Mastroianni, unsuccessfully, at third base.

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Alexei Ramirez doubles during the fifth inning against the Brewers.

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Alexei Ramirez points toward the sky after hitting a solo homer in the second inning against the Tigers.

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Alexei Ramirez smacks a single that scored 2 in the fifth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez tumbles over after making a leaping catch of a pop up by the Red Sox's Stephen Drew.

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Alexei Ramirez connects on a home run in the seventh inning against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez reacts after popping out to end the third inning against the Mariners. The Sox wore uniforms in the style of the 1976 team for Throwback Thursday.

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Alexei Ramirez sprints to third base after a single by teammate Ramon Castro in the third inning against Seattle.

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Alexei Ramirez and former Cuban President Fidel Castro's son, Antonio Castro attend a children baseball training session at the Latin American Stadium in Havana, on December 16, 2015.

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Alexei Ramirez scores on a wild pitch as Kansas City's Philip Humber covers home plate in the fourth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez waits on deck.

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Alexei Ramirez can't quite reach the ball as the Royals' Lorenzo Cain slides safely into second during the eighth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez is introduced during the opening ceremony at SoxFest 2015.

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Alexei Ramirez poses with Jackie Robinson West players.

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Alexei Ramirez heads to clubhouse after batting practice before a game against the Orioles.

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Alexei Ramirez smiles while on base during the first inning against the Rays.

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Alexei Ramirez follows through on an RBI double against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

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Alexei Ramirez throws during a spring training practice in Glendale, Ariz.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez keeps cool during the first inning against the Orioles.

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Alexei Ramirez makes a throw to first base for an out during the 12th inning against the Royals. The Royals won 3-2 in 13 innings.

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American League infielder Alexei Ramirez hugs Derek Jeter of the Yankees as Ramirez replaces Jeter in the field in the fourth inning during the 2014 MLB All-Star Game at Target Field.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated by third base coach Joe McEwing after Ramirez hit a 2-run homer in the 5th inning of a game against the Yankees.

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Alexei Ramirez rounds third base while scoring on Scott Podsednik's RBI double against Kansas City.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez throws to first base to complete a double play as the Pirates' Jung Ho Kang runs to second base in the fourth inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez is welcomed back to the dugout after scoring on Carlos Quentin's single against the Royals during the 1st inning.

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Alexei Ramirez doubles and scores a run in the first inning against the Twins.

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elky Cabrera is congratulated by Alexei Ramirez after scoring on a hit by Avisail Garcia against the Twins at Target Field.

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Alexei Ramirez grounds out against the Cubs in the second inning of a Cactus League spring training game at Camelback Ranch.

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Alexei Ramirez during a game at U.S. Cellular Field.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez warms up before a game against the Tigers.

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Alexei Ramirez runs into Alex Rios as he catches a pop fly during the eighth inning against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez arrives to the National Hotel for a press conference in Havana, on December 15, 2015.

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Alexei Ramirez sneaks up with a container of water and pours on starting pitcher Scott Carroll, who was doing an postgame interview.

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Alexei Ramirez scores on Kevin Youkilis' single against the Rangers in the 5th inning.

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Alexei Ramirez throws to first base against the Reds during the fourth inning.

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The ball drops between Adam Eaton and Alexei Ramirez during the seventh inning against the Pirates at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Ozzie Guillen hugs Alexei Ramirez after defeating the .Indians 6-5.

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Alexei Ramirez jumps into the arms of teammates after his game-winning, two-run home run against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez is introduced on Opening Day.

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Alexei Ramirez wears No. 9 to honor Minnie Minoso on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez is introduced at the opening ceremony of SoxFest 2014.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez and the Athletics' Marcus Semien look to first base after Ramirez completed a double play throw to first in the third inning.

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Alexei Ramirez spins his bat after striking out against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez singles in a run in the 6th inning against the Rays.

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Alexei Ramirez winces in pain as Sox trainer Herm Schneider looks at his injured hand after Ramirez was hit by a pitch first inning.

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Shortstop Alexei Ramirez tags out the Angels' Howard Kendrick in the 10th inning.

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Alexei Ramirez hits a bases-loaded, two-run single against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez strikes out swinging to end the second inning against Detroit.

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Alexei Ramirez reacts after grounding out against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez gets out of the way of an inside pitch in the 4th vs. Boston.

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Alexei Ramirez has a laugh with Gordon Beckham during a break in the action in the 11th inning of a game against the Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez hits a double in the second inning against the Twins.

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Alexei Ramirez is greeted by Jose Abreu after making a play against the Cubs during the second inning.

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With the rain falling, Alexei Ramirez protects his glove inside of his jersey as the players are called off the field in the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

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A swing and a miss for Alexei Ramirez as the rain starts to fall again during the third inning against the Astros.

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Alexei Ramirez reacts after being hit by a pitch thrown by Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman.

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Alexei Ramirez is greeted in the dugout after giving the Sox their first run on Paul Konerko's double in the third inning vs. the Angels.

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Alexei Ramirez at bat against the Twins during the seventh inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez during a game against the Indians.

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Shortstop Alexei Ramirez fails to throw Angels' Howard Kendrick out at first during the eighth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez avoids a pitch from Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez throws out the Royals' Mike Moustakas at first base after forcing out Alcides Escobar during the sixth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez runs out onto the field between innings as fog rolls through U.S. Cellular Field in a game vs. the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez at White Sox spring training in Glendale, Ariz.

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Alexei Ramirez hits a two-run home run against the Reds at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez dives out of the way of a high pitch from Indians starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.

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Alexei Ramirez and Adam Eaton celebrate a 4-2 win over the Brewers at Miller Park.

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Alexei Ramirez tosses the ball over the Twins' Eduardo Escobar as he is caught between first and second base.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated by Adam Eaton after scoring on a single by Avisail Garcia during the ninth inning against the Tigers.

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Alexei Ramirez and Adam Eaton celebrate a victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Alexei Ramirez grounds out in the first inning as the White Sox play the Nationals at U.S. Cellular Field.

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American League outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (middle) is toweled off by Alexei Ramirez (right) and Jose Abreu (left) during the 2014 Home Run Derby.

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Alexei Ramirez celebrates after his game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth against the Mets.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated by Robin Ventura after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the Reds.

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Alexei Ramirez flies out in the fifth inning against the Royals in a Cactus League game.

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Alexei Ramirez scores on the triple by Alex Rios during the seventh inning.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez makes a play on a ground ball.

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Alexei Ramirez walks off the field holding his Silver Slugger Award before a game against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez fires a throw over the Padres' Yangervis Solarte while completing a double play during a spring training game.

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Alexei Ramirez celebrates after he hit a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Indians at Progressive Field.

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Alexei Ramirez celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Reds.

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Alexei Ramirez throws to first to complete the double play with Kansas City's John Buck out at second.

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Alexei Ramirez sits in the stands before playing the Orioles at an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Alexei Ramirez throws over the sliding Wily Mo Pena.

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The Twins' Brian Dozier is out at second base as Alexei Ramirez turns a double play during the third inning.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez catches a line drive off the bat of the Tigers' Yoenis Cespedes in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez hits an RBI single against the Royals during the fourth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez throws the ball to second base to get the Blue Jays' Kelly Johnson during the sixth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring in the seventh inning against the Royals.

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Alexei Ramirez before a spring training game.

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Alexei Ramirez bats during the ninth inning against the Royals.

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Alexei Ramirez during a game against the Indians.

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Tigers players and manager Jim Leyland watch as White Sox manager Robin Ventura and players hold back Alexei Ramirez as he tries to go after Tigers pitcher Luke Putkonen at Comerica Park.

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Alexei Ramirez rounds second base on a single by Alejandro De Aza in the eighth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez singles in the second inning against the Orioles.

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The Cardinals' Peter Bourjos is out at second as Alexei Ramirez fails to turn the double play during the seventh inning.

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Former White Sox pitcher Orlando Hernandez with Alexei Ramirez after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.

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Alexei Ramirez stretches during spring training at Camelback Ranch.

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The Indians' Jose Ramirez steals second base as Alexei Ramirez misses the ball.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez after he taggged out the Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion during the eighth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez walks back into the dugout after flying out deep to left.

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Alexei Ramirez watches as Brent Morel and Omar Vizquel celebrate after beating the Indians 4-2.

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Alexei Ramirez and Adam Eaton celebrate after a victory over the Twins.

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Rangers' Elvis Andrus is caught off base by Alexei Ramirez during the fifth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off homer in the 10th inning against the A's.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez looks out of the dugout before a game against the Twins.

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Alexei Ramirez points to the sky after hitting a grand slam in the fourth inning against the Diamondbacks.

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Alexei Ramirez relaxes along the dugout in the 9th inning of a game against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez slides safely into second base for a double as the Indians' Jason Kipnis retrieves the throw in the sixth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez and Adam Eaton Sox celebrate a 9-5 win against the Twins.

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Alexei Ramirez walks off the field after the Tigers' Torii Hunter hit an RBI-single in the 12th inning to beat the White Sox 3-2.

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Alexei Ramirez hits a home run in the first inning against the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez and Adam Eaton celebrate after a victory over the Giants.

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Alexei Ramirez throws to first baseman Adam LaRoche during the ninth inning against the Tigers.

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Alexei Ramirez celebrates after hitting a solo homer in the second inning against the Yankees.

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Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland attempts to pick off Alexei Ramirez.

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Alexei Ramirez hits a sacrifice fly against the Reds during the eighth inning to bring in Jose Abreu.

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Alexei Ramirez reaches for a ball hit by the Twins' Torii Hunter .

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Alexei Ramirez forced out .Rangers' David Murphy at second base on a fielder's choice in the second inning.

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The Indians' Jose Ramirez steals second base shred of the tag from Alexei Ramirez in the third inning.

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Alexei Ramirez throws out Royals' Alex Gordon in the 8th inning.

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Alexei Ramirez introduces himself to some dogs during the Dog Day parade before a game.

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Alexei Ramirez tries to field a single by the Astros' Jose Altuve during the sixth inning in Houston.

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Alexei Ramirez catches, but is unable to throw out the Twins' Kurt Suzuki on an infield single.

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Alexei Ramirez fields a ground out hit by the Red Sox's Marlon Byrd in the sixth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated by Brent Lillibridge after Ramirez scored on a single by Alejandro De Aza in the 8th inning against the Mariners.

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Alexei Ramirez looks up to the sky after crossing the plate and hitting his second home run against the Diamondbacks during the third inning.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez after catching a line drive by the Cubs' Luis Valbuena.

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Alexei Ramirez throws to first base for a double play as the Twins' Kurt Suzuki slides into second base in the seventh inning.

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Alexei Ramirez wears No. 9 to honor Minnie Minoso on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez scores a RBI single against the Cubs in the 7th inning, bringing in Melky Cabrera.

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Alexei Ramirez throws to first base against the A's.

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Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki tags out Alexei Ramirez after he attempted to score from second on a hit by Melky Cabrera in the first inning.

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Jose Abreu, Alexei Ramirez and the Cubs' Jorge Soler pose for a photo with a Cuban youth baseball team, The Habaneros, at Wrigley Field.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez waits for the ball as the Cubs' Ryan Theriot safely steals second base in the third inning.

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Alexei Ramirez waits for an officials' review in the seventh inning against the Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez forces the Dodgers' Carl Crawford out a second after he tried to advance on a hit by Juan Uribe during the third inning of a spring training game in Glendale, Ariz.

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Adam Eaton leaps to celebrate with Alexei Ramirez after a 7-5 win against the Royals.

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Alexei Ramirez singles in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez walks to the stage on Day 1 of SoxFest at the Palmer House in Chicago.

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A little cool and damp as Alexei Ramirez takes to the field for batting practice before a game against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez drives in two runs with a double in the 5th inning against the Indians.

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Alexei Ramirez hits a RBI single against the Royals.

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Alexei Ramirez gets the throw off to complete the double-play over the top of Oakland's Marcus Semien in eighth inning at O.co Coliseum.

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Alexei Ramirez ends up on the ground when he tried to get Boston's Dustin Pedroia out at second after he advanced on a single by Adrian Gonzalez during the seventh inning.

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Armando Ramirez, father of Alexei Ramirez, throws the ceremional first pitch of the game at U. S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez bats against the Blue Jays in fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez tosses his hat to a fan as the leaves the dugout after the White Sox fell 3-2 to the Blue Jays in the last game of the season.

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Alexei Ramirez throws out the Dodgers' Rafael Furcal at second base.

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Alexei Ramirez has the ball hit by Orioles' J.J. Hardy go off his little finger, reportedly taking off part of the nail.

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Indians' Jason Kipnis tags out Alexei Ramirez at second base in the 2nd inning and Ramirez holds his head in disbelief.

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Alexei Ramirez is congratulated by Dayan Viciedo after Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the 6th inning against the Royals.

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Alexei Ramirez tags out the Indians' Michael Bourn on an attempted steal during the ninth inning.

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Alexei Ramirez runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the Twins during the third inning in game one of a doubleheader.

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Alexei Ramirez completes a double pay after forcing out Kansas City's Miguel Olivo in the third inning.

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Alexei Ramirez forces out the Rays' Ben Zobrist before completing a double play in the third inning.

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White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez throws a ball hit by the Orioles' J.J. Hardy at U.S. Cellular Field.

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Alexei Ramirez fields a ground ball off the bat of the Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion.

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Alexei Ramirez watches a spring training game against the Royals at Surprise Stadium.

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Tigers catcher Brayan Pena holds back Alexei Ramirez as he starts to go after Tigers pitcher Luke Putkonen after being hit by a pitch at Comerica Park.

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Alexei Ramirez waves to the crowd after he receives his 2010 Silver Slugger Award.

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Alexei Ramirez arrives with interpreter Jackson Miranda.

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Avisail Garcia and Alexei Ramirez warm up prior to a spring training game against the Reds in Goodyear, Ariz.