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By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer NEW YORK — Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has been relegated to the DH role with David Ortiz (wrist) on the DL. Ramirez has been battling a hamstring issue for over a month, so his playing time in left field has been limited. Once the Red Sox return to Fenway Park on Monday, Ramirez will likely be back in the field. "I told Manny I would like to, especially at home," said Francona. "It's nice to get him out there because it opens up some options fohttp://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/SoxBlo...