Spring Training Dollars

Aramis Ramirez wants his contract negotiations wrapped up be the end of spring training. He wants between $10 million and $12.5 million per year for four years to bypass free agency. Now, I’d be reluctant to give this much money to Aramis after only 1 huge year. But with Adrian Beltre, Corey Koskey and Mike Lowell all locked into their current teams, the Cubs don’t have much choice. If they don't have Ramirez next year, then who can they get to come close to Aramis' level of production?

No one.

Get this deal done.