Aramis Ramirez to Brewers - 3/$32 + $4M buyout for 2015

[Outlander]

Aramis Ramirez to sign three year deal pending physical.

 

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Update via Rosenthal:

 

He will earn $6 million in 2012, $10 million in ’13 and $16 million in ’14, with a $4 million buyout on a mutual option for ’15. His third-year salary includes $6 million deferred (to a later year).

 

 

[brains and braun]

Ugh. Three years.

[fondybrewfan]

Please don't be more than 3/30. Would be a solid addition otherwise.

 

I like the signing but it reeks of desperation considering what went on over the weekend.

[jjfanec]

Ugh. Three years.

If Furcal gets two from someone there is no way Ramirez is getting less than 3. Heck Rollins wanted 4-5. Three years in not that long of a contract.

[GamelToe]

Good... goooood. If Braun somehow doesn't get suspended, our lineup looks pretty dang comparable to last year (unless whoever plays 1B stinks)

[GoudaBrew]

Yup. Let's just hope there's no 4th year option/buyout. I'm guessing it's closer to $36 million.

[derflotr]

Sorry, but I can't get behind this. I hope I'm proven wrong, but I think this is a mistake.

[jerichoholicninja]

Ugh. Three years.

If Furcal gets two from someone there is no way Ramirez is getting less than 3. Heck Rollins wanted 4-5. Three years in not that long of a contract.

To me, he plays 3rd next year, gets some reps at first in year 2 and by year 3 he's the full time first baseman. Ya, I know Gamel... but the organization doesn't seem high on him anymore and I think he will have to be lights out for the team to keep him around much longer.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

This is awesome. Love it.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Love it! Really pumped about this! Our lineup will be really good if Braun doesn't get suspended. Good move Doug.

[splitterpfj]

I figured it would take three years, and I guess this is the price you pay for filling holes via free agency. I wish it was two years, but that wasn't very realistic...if it had been four years, I would absolutely hate it.

 

I don't mind adding Aramis to the lineup, I think he'll help this year, but I don't expect him to hit like he did last year for three years...there will be at least some buyer's remorse before this contract expires.

[Patrick425]

Please don't be more than 3/30. Would be a solid addition otherwise.

 

I like the signing but it reeks of desperation considering what went on over the weekend.

Didn't he make something like 11 or 12 million last year? I doubt he's taking a cut. He had a pretty decent year at the plate.

 

[fondybrewfan]

If anything the lineup will still be serviceable without Braun. Ramirez, Weeks, Hart, Lucroy, Gamel, etc won't be the worst offense in the league; pitching would have to step up big time

[Spidey]

Yuck. I'm sorry, but signing one of my most disliked former Cubs after the whole Braun mess feels like washing down green Nyquil with red Nyquil. Blech.

[RyDogg66]

This was/is needed. Also heard from a friend that the BRewers signed Travis Ishikawa.

 

Lets hope they trade McGehee now.

[GoudaBrew]

Please don't be more than 3/30. Would be a solid addition otherwise.

 

I like the signing but it reeks of desperation considering what went on over the weekend.

Didn't he make something like 11 or 12 million last year? I doubt he's taking a cut. He had a pretty decent year at the plate.

He made over $14 million last year, and turned down a player option to make $16 million to stay with the Cubs for another year.

[dlk9s]

Guess I have to root for him now.

[carniesandrubes]

Yuck. Not really a desperate move because they've known about Braun for months now. Still don't like it because it's probably 3/40.

[The Truth]

I'm happy about this signing. The Brewers just got better and that is a good thing.

[OldSchoolSnapper]

Please don't be more than 3/30. Would be a solid addition otherwise.

 

I like the signing but it reeks of desperation considering what went on over the weekend.

Didn't he make something like 11 or 12 million last year? I doubt he's taking a cut. He had a pretty decent year at the plate.

This had nothing to do with what happened over the weekend. Before that story broke the Brewers were the frontrunner and then said there would be no talks with Ramirez over the weekend. This was coming regardless of what happened to Braun.

[jjfanec]

I am guessing 3 years 32-36 million. I am happy with the signing and as long as there is a no trade clause he will be a guy we can trade if it comes to that.

[Baldkin]

This means McGehee is as good as gone, right?

[Patrick425]

Please don't be more than 3/30. Would be a solid addition otherwise.

 

I like the signing but it reeks of desperation considering what went on over the weekend.

Didn't he make something like 11 or 12 million last year? I doubt he's taking a cut. He had a pretty decent year at the plate.

This had nothing to do with what happened over the weekend. Before that story broke the Brewers were the frontrunner and then said there would be no talks with Ramirez over the weekend. This was coming regardless of what happened to Braun.

Why did you quote me when making that comment? I didn't suggest that this had anything to do with what happened over the weekend?

 

[The Truth]

This means McGehee is as good as gone, right?

I would be surprised if he wasn't. We have Taylor Green to back up 3B & 2B, and I presume that Aramis Ramirez can play 1B if needed. Hopefully we'll be hearing about a McGehee to Texas for a utility infielder trade later today.

[Herm]

I think it is a good move. Near term, stronger lineup to take advantage of window of opportunity in 2012 with Grienke and Marcum. Give Gamel his shot full time at 1B.

 

Longer term, if Gamel is a bust, move Ramierez to 1B (which would seem to be a natural move for Ramierez as he gets older) and give Taylor Green his shot at 3B if he has earned that shot. If Gamel is productive then a year from now you have options with potential trade of one of those 3 to fill another spot on the roster.