I'm late to the party on the Aramis Ramirez writing, but there's been some good stuff written about the move already. Jack Moore wrote the move up at FanGraphs, and sees it as an upgrade at third. Ryan Topp recapped it for Bernie's Crew, and doesn't like it nearly as much.My feelings fall somewhere in the middle. There's definite risk involved in forking over $36 million for a guy's age 34, 35, and 36 seasons. That risk is increased when that player isn't great defensively to begin with, and whose value is tied up in his power. Plus there's a chance I haven't forgiven him for June 29, 2007. This is like the Indians signing Jack Parkman in Major League 2.Still, there's no doubting that when healthy, Ramirez is the kind of bat the Brewers needed in the lineup, even before it was a possibility Ryan Braun could miss the first 50 games of the season. Ramirez should provide the type of offense at third that the Brewers haven't seen since Braun...
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MILWAUKEE Aramis Ramirez is officially a Milwaukee Brewer.
The team introduced the 33-year-old third baseman Wednesday during a press conference at Miller Park, and his powerful bat could go a long way to filling the void left by departing free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder.
A career .284 hitter, Ramirez is also a two-time All-Star, has reached 100 RBI six times in his career...
Brewers, Ramirez agree on 3-year deal
The Brewers, bracing for the possible loss of free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder, have reached agreement on a three-year contract with free-agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez, according to major-league sources.
The deal, which is pending a physical, is expected to be in the range of $34 million to $37 million, sources said. Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago was the first to report...
Brewers add third baseman Ramirez to replace power losses
The Brewers didn't sign free-agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez merely because they fear a 50-game suspension for National League most valuable player Ryan Braun at the start of next season. But it didn't hurt.
Brewers reach agreement with Aramis Ramirez
MILWAUKEE A report by Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com says the Brewers have reached agreement with free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez on a three-year contract.
Ramirez, 33, spent the last eight seasons with the Chicago Cubs and compiled a .294 average with 239 home runs, 256 doubles and 806 RBI. Last season, he hit .306 with 26 home runs and 93 RBI. The Cubs had reportedly...
Aramis Ramirez goes to Brewers
The 33-year-old Ramirez has played the last eight seasons with the NL Central rival Chicago Cubs. He played 149 games for the Cubs last year, batting .306 with 26 home runs and 93 RBIs.
Agent: Ex-Cubs 3B Ramirez heads to Brewers
Former Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez will sign a three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, pending a physical, his agent tells The Associated Press.
Details of Aramis Ramirez deal announced
When the Brewers signed Aramis Ramirez, it was easy to start wondering just how the Brewers were going to fit him into their 2012 payroll, especially with Francisco Rodriguez accepting salary arbitration just a few days ago. As it turns out, the answer is a drastically back-loaded contract. Ken Rosenthal had the details first this morning: 2012: $6 million 2013: $10 million...
Aramis Ramirez to Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to terms with free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez, according to his agent.
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Reports: Brewers sign former Cubs 3B Ramirez
With the potential losses of sluggers Prince Fielder to free agency and Ryan Braun to a failed drug test, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly have signed former Chicago Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez to a three-year contract.
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