Aramis Ramirez opts out of his contract...

[jacksonianmarch]

he is now a FA. Heard it on ESPN radio, do not have a link yet. Will get one when it is available.

[yankeessuck013]

Here it is...

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2644014

 

I'd love to sign him, then trade Lowell for pitching.

[Cocos Disciples]

Best Free Agent out there. The one with the least ?'s, unlike Zito and Matsuzaka.

[jacksonianmarch]

How much would you give him? 13 mil a yr for 4-5yrs?

[example1]

whatever. just get him.

[redsoxrules]

How much would you give him? 13 mil a yr for 4-5yrs?

 

id do it

[BSN07]

I agree get him now and lock him up long term the 3rd base is set for the future, I would expect being around Manny and Papi wouldn't hurt his hiting either, trade lowell to s.d for linerbrink and use him as set up or give him a shot at closer.

[kreinbihl34]

I actually give him 15-16 million over 4-5 years, with a no trade clause. We need him and we need to keep him from the Yankees.

[MANNYHOF24]

I actually give him 15-16 million over 4-5 years' date=' with a no trade clause. We need him and we need to keep him from the Yankees.[/quote']

 

unless the Yankees trade A-rod, which I dont see happening there would be no reason for Ramirez to go to New York.

[BSN07]

ARAM could be what the Red Sox front office was being hush hush about, because you can't discuss another player under contract. This I think is the player they have been waiting for. He would fit in great with Boston in the 5 hole, and his batting might even get better being around Manny and Papi. Just some thoughts nothing i've read of course just some forum speculation.

[BSN07]

I wish the Red Sox would go get him, I know they could do it. But it does seem ARAM is leaning towards the cubbies and that this was just a move to get a little more money out of Hendry. But you never know what team might offer him.

[redsoxrules]

apparently Ramirez says Cubs still his first choice yeah right

[elsrbueno]

If he comes at 13-14 million for 4 years sign this guy.

 

He's a 30+ homer hitter with an improving glove. 28 years old means he's in his prime right now. a 4 year deal puts him at 32 which is the beginning of the decline.

 

Sure, the Cubbies are his first choice... but it'd be hard to turn down a chance to protect Manny effing Ramirez in the 5 hole.

 

This guy is a must sign. Then trade Lowell for pitching.

[BSN07]

Seems as tho mostly everyone is on the same page here.

[rician blast]

apparently Ramirez says Cubs still his first choice yeah right

 

 

Damon said the same thing.

So did Petey.

It's all b.s.

[schillingouttheks]

Of course it's all BS. All he's trying to do is get other teams to increase their offers.

 

For a guy like Aramis Ramirez, I'd increase my offer...

[ARod2212]

So, about that A-Rod trade..

[yankeessuck013]

Cubs Retain Aramis Ramirez

 

Wow - an about face on everything we've heard lately about Aramis Ramirez. I was just reading about this complete failure and nodding. Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have re-signed Ramirez at five years and at least $70MM. $70MM would be very much a hometown discount, but we still don't know the exact numbers. I guess Ramirez actually is fond of Chicago and the Cubs.

 

By the way, why isn't ESPN on this yet? They should just acknowledge that Rosenthal does good work and link to his scoop.

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[MC Hammer]

Cubs Retain Aramis Ramirez

 

Wow - an about face on everything we've heard lately about Aramis Ramirez. I was just reading about this complete failure and nodding. Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cubs have re-signed Ramirez at five years and at least $70MM. $70MM would be very much a hometown discount, but we still don't know the exact numbers. I guess Ramirez actually is fond of Chicago and the Cubs.

 

By the way, why isn't ESPN on this yet? They should just acknowledge that Rosenthal does good work and link to his scoop.

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