Pregame notes: Ramirez and the outfield
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By Joe McDonald NEW YORK -- Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has been relegated to the DH role with David Ortiz (wrist) on the DL. Ramirez has been battling a hamstring issue for over a month, so his playing time in left field has been limited. Once the Red Sox return to Fenway Park on Monday, Ramirez will likely be back in the field. "I told Manny I would like to, especially at home," said Francona. "It's nice to get him out there because it opens up some options for us. Not that he has to play every day, but it will give us a chance to get Casey some at-bats. But when (Ramirez) says he's not comfortable going out there, it's hard telling someone 'you're going out there anyway.' It just doesn't make sense." Francona believes the lingering injury is getting better and that it hasn't affected the slugger's at-bats. 
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