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Ramirez reunited with Johnson in Milwaukee
- Updated: June 3, 2016
PHILADELPHIA — Let’s see how good you can be, man.
That was the text message from Brewers pitching coach Derek Johnson to new Brewers reliever Neil Ramirez on Tuesday, after Milwaukee claimed Ramirez off waivers from the Cubs. The two have been acquainted for about four years, including the time Johnson served as Chicago’s Minor League pitching coordinator and Ramirez worked out of the Cubs’ bullpen.
Now they are reunited in Milwaukee.
“It’s huge to have that familiarity with a guy and be comfortable with him,” Ramirez said. “He believes in what I can do. Last year, dealing with the injuries and stuff, I know he’s seen me when I’m good, and he knows what I can be.”
Ramirez had a 1.44 ERA in 50 appearances for the Rick Renteria-managed Cubs in 2014, but he …
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