Topic: Rafael Ramirez
Quotes
We have to adjust to a situation that does not allow for waste, spending that is not a priority
UPI Energy Watch Mar 05, 2009
It is the first association between the two countries (for petroleum)
Analysis: Peru, India cultivate oil ties Apr 30, 2008
Clearly there is an intention to start an economic war with our country
Analysis: Venezuela eases 'cut-off' threat Feb 12, 2008
The dollar has devalued and it is distorting the oil market because there is a financial crisis knocking on the U.S. door
Analysis: Venezuela nixes dollars for oil Nov 28, 2007
We are working for an agreement that is good for workers and good for the state
Analysis: PDVSA to increase ranks Oct 10, 2007
Rafael Emilio Ramírez Peguero (born February 18, 1958 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic), is a former professional baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as a shortstop from 1980-1992. Ramirez made his major league debut on August 4, 1980 for the Atlanta Braves and played his final game on October 3, 1992 as a member of the Houston Astros.
One of a handful of ML players from the town of San Pedro de Macoris in the Dominican Republic, Ramirez was the Braves' speedy, smooth-fielding shortstop from 1981 to 1986, leading NL shortstops in double plays four straight years while hitting quite well for his position. He made the NL All-Star team in 1984 with a .304 average at mid-season, but in 1987 torn knee ligaments limited him to only 56 games and he was traded to Houston after the season. With the Astros in 1988, Ramirez posted his best batting average since 1983 (.276) and drove in a career-high 59 runs. After that, his production slipped, with his batting average never again rising above .261, and plummeting as low as .236 in 1991. He retired following the 1992 season.
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