They will wake up in Cleveland still loving José Ramírez. That will never change, nor, likely, will Ramírez’s regard for the city he’s insisted on making his baseball home.
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 13 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt walks back to the dugout after a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 13 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Victor Mesa Jr., right, celebrates with third baseman Junior Caminero after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning in Game 2 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 13 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 13 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt walks back to the dugout after a pitching change during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 13 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Victor Mesa Jr., right, celebrates with third baseman Junior Caminero after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning in Game 2 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on Oct. 13 in St. Petersburg, Fla.