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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Ramirez, Marlins close on 6 year, $70 million deal

“As we get closer to the stadium, those things will change,” owner Jeffrey Loria said in March.

Now it’s likely Ramirez will still be with the Marlins when they move into the new ballpark in 2011. His deal would be the most lucrative in franchise history, topping the $61 million, six-year contract Gary Sheffield signed in 1997.

So… he’ll get traded after the Marlins win the 2009 World Series?

The Clarence Thomas of BTF (scott) Posted: May 11, 2008 at 02:20 PM | 6 comment(s)
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1. Dock Ellis on Acid Posted: May 11, 2008 at 04:23 PM (#2776894)

So… he’ll get traded after the Marlins win the 2009 World Series?

Probably. This contract just makes him more tradeable. Imagine what they could get in return for a cost-controlled Hanley Ramirez.

2. The Mets make Russlan sad Posted: May 11, 2008 at 05:11 PM (#2776985)

This is an excellent deal for the Marlins. Look at what Howard got in his first year in arbitration.

3. walt williams bobblehead Posted: May 11, 2008 at 05:19 PM (#2776990)

Imagine what they could get in return for a cost-controlled Hanley Ramirez.

Someone younger, cheaper, and probably not as good?

4. Darren Posted: May 11, 2008 at 07:09 PM (#2777033)

Russlan, I had the same take in the other thread. If the average annual pay of your 6-year is less than you would get in your first year of arbitration, you probably aimed too low. Of course, in Hanley's shoes, it'd be hard to turn down $70 mil when you've made $1 mil or so in your career so far.

5. Dock Ellis on Acid Posted: May 11, 2008 at 10:09 PM (#2777309)

Someone younger, cheaper, and probably not as good?

No, a whole bunch of people younger, cheaper, and probably not as good, is what I meant.

6. The Clarence Thomas of BTF (scott) Posted: May 12, 2008 at 03:17 AM (#2777538)

Hanley can be hit by a bus after this deal is signed and barely be able to walk a year afterwards and be set for life. and i mean REALLY set. that sort of security is worth a bunch of millions.

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