The Brewers signed Aramis Ramirez to a 3-year deal today to play 3rd and fill in the gap in offense that the departed Prince Fielder left via free agency. Although Fielder has yet to sign with another team, it’s all but a guarantee that the slugger will land somewhere other than Milwaukee for the next decade. By acquiring Ramirez, the Brewers upgrade their infield defense and add pop to a lineup that desperately needs it. Ramirez will be a nice addition, but it’s not enough to put them over the top. Now with Ryan Braun likely going to be missing the first 50 games of 2012, I hate the move and the direction Milwaukee is going in.
Their farm system is depleted, their best hitter is going to miss 1/3 of the 2012 season, and Ramirez is entering his mid-thirties. Three of their starters are up for free agency in 2012, and I highly doubt all three will be signed or replaced with adequate performance. They do not have the budget room to fill the gaps, and their farm system isn’t ready t...
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