Ramirez
"I'd be extremely happy. I do feel it's my natural position, I feel it's the position that I've always felt most comfortable and natural in," the former Cuban League star said Tuesday in a conference call.
Ramirez started last season in center field on Opening Day and ended up playing in 121 games at second base after getting his chance when Juan Uribe was injured. He also appeared in 16 games at shortstop, but it was his quick bat that made him such a key addition and helped the White Sox win the AL Central.
At 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, the 27-year-old Ramirez earned the nickname the "Cuban Missile."
Ramirez batted .290 with 21 homers, including a major league rookie record four grand slams, and 77 RBIs. He finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year balloting to Tampa Bay's Evan Longoria.
With the White Sox not expected to re-sign free agent shortstop Orlando Cabrera, Ramirez could be asked to make the switch.
"It's been a dream of mine to play shortstop at the major league level, but of course there have been much more experienced and much more seasoned players at that position," Ramirez said through a translator.
He said the preparation to play short wouldn't be much different than what he's already doing to get ready for next season -- working out and doing some weight training.
"As an athlete you have to prepare for whatever scenario, whatever situation comes your way. Right now I'm preparing myself for second base and for shortstop," he added.
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