The A’s sign slugger Manny Ramirez to a minor league contract, ending a retirement that began last April when he prefered to hang up his spikes rather than face a 100-game suspension for violating the Major Leagues’ drug policy. He still faces a 50-game suspension before the A’s can add him to their major league roster.

On February 20, 2012 — The A’s sign slugger Manny Ramirez to a minor league contract, ending a retirement that began last April when he prefered to hang up his spikes rather than face a 100-game suspension for violating the Major Leagues’ drug policy. He still faces a 50-game suspension before the A’s can add him to their major league roster.

Source:
Baseball Reference February 20
SABR Games Project
National Pastime February 20
Hall of Fame
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Retro Sheet

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