Ramirez, who came into Saturday's game hitting .343 with 10 home runs and 22 RBI in 42 career games against the Nationals, is should see plenty of Washington pitching over the years once he signs his new six-year contract with Florida.
Acta has known Ramirez was bound for the big time after coaching him a few years ago in winter ball.
''He's special. He's one of those few guys that you can say that,'' said Acta, who watched Ramirez rob Lastings Milledge of an RBI single in the first inning Saturday.
``Hanley can do whatever he wants in the game. It's that simple. He can hit a home run. He can bunt and steal second and third and score on anything.
``. . . He's going to be a superstar in this league for a lot of years.''
PRETTY IN PINK
A number of players plan to raise awareness for breast cancer research Sunday by wearing something pink on the field. Some are using specially made pink bats, others (such as Ramirez) have cleats with pink inserts or pink accents on their batting gloves.
''Everybody loves their mom,'' said Dan Uggla, who will use a pink bat Sunday. ``It's a cool thing to do. Obviously, we're out there raising awareness, but it's fun, too. The guys get a kick out of it.''
INJURY UPDATE
• Manager Fredi Gonzalez said left fielder Josh Willingham (back) will get a minor-league rehabilitation assignment before coming off the disabled list. Willingham could join his temporary team as early as Sunday. He's eligible to return this week.
''It's not where I want to be, but at least I can go out there and swing something,'' Willingham said.
• First baseman Mike Jacobs (right quadriceps) didn't start for the third consecutive night.
-- GEORGE RICHARDS
