José Ramírez Keeps Uncertainty About His Participation in the World Baseball Classic
José Ramírez’s participation in the upcoming World Baseball Classic is still uncertain. The outstanding Dominican third baseman, when questioned, avoided confirming his availability for the event. The statement was made during the official presentation of his contract extension with the Cleveland Guardians. Ramírez made it clear that his main focus at that moment was the contractual agreement reached.Although he had previously shown interest in representing the Dominican Republic in the Classic, recent reports suggest doubts about his participation. The national team is expected to issue a statement to clarify the situation. Recently, MLB.com ranked him as the fifth-best baseball player and the best Dominican in the Major Leagues, solidifying his status as a key figure in the sport. The contract extension between Cleveland and Ramírez is for seven years and 175 million dollars, ensuring his permanence in the franchise. Ramírez, originally from Baní, expressed his gratitude to the organization for the trust placed in him. “My dream remains the same: to win a World Series,” he stated. Additionally, the third baseman described himself as “half Cleveland and half Dominican Republic”, highlighting his residence in the city and the birth of his children there. He also recalled the support of the Guardians in his early days. “Since I signed, I had the mindset of finishing here. I was rejected a lot when I was young and Cleveland gave me the opportunity. That’s why I wanted to stay in this organization,” he concluded.I don’t want to talk about the topic of the Clásico right now. We are focused on my contract and that’s all I can tell you.
José Ramírez
