The Boston Red Sox decided to part ways with Hanley Ramirez on Friday, and as it turns out, it was the skipper's call.
Boston president Dave Dombrowski revealed, via the Boston Globe's Alex Speier, that the team was prepared to make a different transaction to clear room for Dustin Pedroia, but that manager Alex Cora suggested Ramirez be officially designated for assignment.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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