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Ramirez sticks to routine for game preparations

Some things remain constant. Hitting the ball as far as he can and chatting with reporters before games, Giants cleanup hitter Alex Ramirez doesn't change his attitude at the ballpark regardless of where the game is played. ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Tue, Nov 03 2009

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