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Manny Ramirez was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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He moves to a different housing complex in Santo Domingo.
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At age 13, Ramirez moves with his two sisters to his grandfather's house in the United States (New York City).
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Manny's reputation as an excellent baseball player spreads all throughout New York City.
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Manny moves to the Washington Heights section of New York City.
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He begins to attend George Washington High School.
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Ramirez finishes high school baseball and is named New York City Player of the Year. He is drafted to the Cleveland Indians in the first round and signed a contract on June 5.
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Ramirez is named Minor League Player of the Year by "Baseball America." He makes his major league debut in a game at Minnesota.
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Manny finishes second in voting for the American League Rookie of the Year.
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Ramirez earns the Silver Slugger Award and helps lead the Indians to the playoffs.
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Manny finishes third in the American League MVP voting.
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He signs an eight-year contract worth $144 million with the Boston Red Sox.
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Ramirez broke his left index finger in a collision at home plate, but still leads the league in on-base percentage.
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Manny is named World Series MVP as Boston wins their first World Series in 86 years.
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Ramirez is traded to the Los Angeles Dogers.
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Manny signs a two-year contract worth $45 million with the Dodgers.
