Guillen plans to take Uribe’s temp

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Manager Ozzie Guillen has other options now that Alexei Ramirez, who homered Friday, has shown remarkable improvement since Uribe went on the 15-day disabled list May 16 because of a right hamstring strain.

“I think I figured out Uribe a little too late,” Guillen said. “You have to get the best out of him when he’s hot. When Uribe is hot, he can carry any ballclub in baseball. When Uribe is cold, he’s frozen.

“I’m going to take the opportunity when he’s playing well to play him. If he’s cold a little bit, give ‘the Missile’ (Ramirez) some at-bats or [ Pablo] Ozuna and take advantage of him.”

Uribe is batting .198 in 38 games, but Guillen values his defense. Uribe also has averaged 20 home runs and 71 RBIs the last four seasons, but Ramirez adds more speed.

“The Missile played pretty good,” Guillen said. “We need Uribe to play second base. I’m not going to say we’re a better ballclub, but we’re a better defensive club when Uribe is at second.”