Ramirez named Central League MVP

Ramirez named Central League MVP

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Alex Ramirez high fives fans while heading for a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2009 after being named the Central League MVP for the second year in a row. The Venezuelan player hit a league-high .322 with 31 homers and 103 RBIs in 144 games.

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