Olney On Hanley, Phillies, Ellis

Some people in the Marlins organization believe new manager Jack McKeon has exactly what it takes to deal with Hanley Ramirez, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney. Here’s the latest on the Marlins’ shortstop, who is having the worst offensive season of his career:

• Ramirez’s stock “has dropped to Enron levels.” Some rival evaluators say that his poor start is more than a slump and that the shortstop needs to improve his physical condition.
• “If he doesn't change his body,” one scout said. “He's going to have to move [to a different position] sooner rather than later."
• Click here to check out Olney’s analysis of Ramirez from yesterday.
• No one believes the Phillies when they say they have limited financial flexibility for possible trades, Olney writes.
• The Orioles are another possible fit for Mark Ellis of the A’s. The Giants, one team with some interest in Ellis, have been considering other possible infielders, according to Olney.