Former Chicago Cubs star Aramis Ramirezwill be playing for the Milwaukee Brewers next season.
The 33-year-old Dominican third baseman will reportedly sign a three-year contract with the Brewers, pending completion of a physical, according to FOX Sports.
Ramirez’s deal is reportedly worth between $34 and $37 million, according to FOX Sports.
The free agent would add some serious muscle to Milwaukee’s lineup, especially if the team isn’t able to re-sign star first baseman Prince Fielder, and with reigning MVP Ryan Braun facing a possible 50-game suspension for failing a drug test.
Ramirez, a two-time All-Star selection and the recipient of the National League’s Hank Aaron Award in 2008, has hit over .300 five times in a little more than eight seasons in Chicago. This season, he hit .306 with 26 home runs and 93 RBIs. He is a .284 hitter lifetime with 315 home runs in 14 seasons.
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