VIERA, Fla. (AP) - All-Star shortstop Hanley Ramirez was scratched from the Florida Marlins lineup for a second straight game because of discomfort in his right shoulder.
Ramirez hasn't played since Saturday, when he served as the designated hitter. The Marlins were hoping that he'd be ready Wednesday after skipping Monday's game and the team's off day Tuesday.Ramirez told manger Fredi Gonzalez he couldn't play about 10 minutes before the team bus left the Marlins' complex in Jupiter for the drive to Viera to play the Nationals.
Also, the Marlins are preparing to start the season without right-hander Scott Proctor, who hasn't pitched since Feb. 27 because of discomfort from scar tissue in his right elbow.
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