The Marlins have had a rough time, however their star shortstop still has faith in this franchise.
"They know what they're doing," Ramirez told
LasMayores.com, MLB.com's Spanish Web site, during the Dominican Winter League Championship Serie between the Licey Tigers and the Cibao Gigantes in Santo Domingo's Estadio Quisqueya. "It's a franchise that has won two World Series. It's a good front office, and the team they've built will be strong."
"We've added a couple of good pitchers, so we'll be strong in that aspect," said Ramirez, referring to the arrival of his fellow countryman, Leo Nunez (4-1 record with a 2.98 ERA in 45 appearances with Kansas City in 200

, and veteran reliever Scott Proctor, who signed as a free agent after pitching last season with the Dodgers.