Ozzie Guillen: Hanley Ramirez not on board with move to third base. Yet.

Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was asked Tuesday whether Hanley Ramirez is “absolutely 100 percent on board” with moving to third base this season to accommodate shortstop Jose Reyes. In his response, Guillen did not mince words (see the video at the Miami Herald‘s website):

“No,” Guillen said. “No, Hanley is not 100 percent on board. Not yet. The last time I talked to him, no. But I don’t expect him to be. I expect him to be 100 percent on board with this move when we play St. Louis (on Opening Night). Right now, just let it be, man. Let it be.”

“This is Hanley’s team,” the new Miami skipper concluded. “Those guys they brought in from the outside is to help him.”

Guillen is obviously hoping that Ramirez will eventually view the addition of Reyes for what it is -- part of an effort to make the Marlins more successful as a franchise. But we get a sense of recognition from Guillen that there could be some drama in camp this spring. Making now a great time to remind HBT’s readers that the Marlins will be featured on this year’s edition of “The Franchise” on Showtime. Get your popcorn ready.