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Aramis Ramirez

Third Baseman
Position
3B
Bats
R
Throws
R

Contract: Signed through 2011, mutual option for 2012.

  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Born: Jun 25, 1978

  • Debut: May 26, 1998

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October 2, 2009

Aramis Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI in today's 12-3 loss to the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

The Cubs only mustered seven hits, and did not have many highlights. Ramirez collected his 65th RBI in a 2009 campaign that was spoiled by injuries.

September 29, 2009

According to Carrie Muskat on Twitter, Aramis Ramirez has been held out of Tuesday's lineup with a sore shoulder.

Our View:

Jeff Baker will take Ramirez's place at the hot corner tonight, but may see even more time there. This shoulder injury has plagued Aramis for a while and he may end up being shut down for the season.

September 25, 2009

Aramis Ramirez has been scratched from tonight's lineup due to a sore shoulder, according to the Chicago Sun-Times on twitter.

Our View:

Jeff Baker will cover the hot corner at Francisco, with Mike Fontenot slated at second. It was not disclosed when Ramirez may draw back into the lineup.

September 16, 2009

Aramis Ramirez hit his first home run since September 5th on Wednesday, but the Cubs still got handled easily by the Brewers at home, losing 9-5.

Our View:

A-Ram has just two home runs in September, but is actually having a very solid month, batting .320 with 12 RBI.

September 11, 2009

Aramis Ramirez went 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over Cincinnati at Wrigley Field. All three of his knocks were singles.

Our View:

Ramirez raised his batting average to .315, and racked up seven RBI over his last five games.

September 8, 2009

With one of the Cubs' record tying eight straight first inning hits, Aramis Ramirez singled in two runs, helping the Cubbies shellack the Pirates 9-4 in Pittsburgh.

Our View:

Ramirez now has an impressive 51 RBI in 65 games in his injury-shortened 2009, and doesn't appear to be slowing down at all at age 31.

August 29, 2009

Aramis Ramirez is feeling better since receiving a cortisone injection on his shoulder, according to MLBblogs.com.

Our View:

This is good news, but Ramirez admitted that he will have to deal with pain for the remainder of the season, and won't be 100 percent until 2010. He is out of Saturday's lineup for a scheduled day off to rest.

August 27, 2009

Aramis Ramirez homered and drove in three on Thursday, but couldn't prevent the Nationals from taking two out of three at Wrigley Field, as the Cubs lost 5-4.

Our View:

The home run was only his second this month, and it is clear that his balky left shoulder is probably still not 100 percent.

August 20, 2009

Aramis Ramirez had another big night at the dish on Wednesday as the Cubs pounded the Padres 7-1. Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI.

Our View:

A-Ram just seems to crush the ball every time he is in the lineup these days, but the problem is that he hasn't been able to do so. If he plays, he is one of the better fantasy third basemen in baseball, but you have to watch to make sure he is going to play.

August 18, 2009

Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, and recorded the Cubs' lone RBI in Monday's 4-1 loss at San Diego.

Our View:

Ramirez ended a six-game drought without an RBI. He is hitting .222 over 27 at-bats this month, after holding a strong .333 average in July. He should get back on track when his sore shoulder feels better.

August 15, 2009

Aramis Ramirez will miss his second straight game with the flu on Saturday.

Our View:

This will make seven straight games A-Ram will have missed with a sore shoulder or the flu. In the first six, the Cubs have gone 1-5.

August 14, 2009

Aramis Ramirez, who has sat Chicago's last five games with a sore shoulder, had originally planned to play on Friday but was scratched from the Cubs' lineup with a bad cold, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

It looks like you'll have to wait another day or two before seeing Ramirez back on the field, but at least he didn't suffer a setback to his shoulder.

August 14, 2009

According to ESPN Chicago, Aramis Ramirez is back in the lineup for the Cubs in Friday's contest against Pittsburgh. He is slated to hit fourth.

Our View:

Ramirez was given a cortisone shot on Monday and doctors decided that he wouldn't need surgery on the previously dislocated shoulder. He spent two months on the DL earlier this season because of it. There is a caveat though... Ramirez may end up being a late scratch Friday due to a head cold. At least it's unrelated.

August 13, 2009

Aramis Ramirez will miss the Cubs' game against the Phillies on Thursday, but he said that he expects to return to the lineup Friday, according to MLBlogs.com. Ramirez has been out with soreness in his left shoulder.

Our View:

A-Ram has been killing the ball since coming back from the shoulder injury a few weeks ago, but you have to wonder if his shoulder can hold up for another few months. Check back tomorrow to make sure he is in, but it looks like that will be the case.

August 10, 2009

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Cubs' third baseman Aramis Ramirez could require a cortisone shot in his ailing left shoulder. Ramirez would be forced to miss at least two additional games if he were to get the shot.

Our View:

Ramirez is hoping he won't need the shot, but if the pain persists he won't have much of a choice. The Cubs desperately need him in the lineup this week with series against LA and Philly, so look for him to be out there if at all possible.

August 9, 2009

Aramis Ramirez (sore left shoulder) will not be in the Cubs lineup on Sunday, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Not good news for the Cubbie faithful. It's the same shoulder that shelved him for nearly two months earlier this season. He had been very hot of late, and the whole lineup had been hitting better with him back in it, so the team desperately needs this to be minor.

August 8, 2009

According to MLB.com, Aramis Ramirez left Saturday's game with a sore shoulder.

Our View:

This is the same shoulder that cost him two months earlier this season, so this can't be a good sign for the banged up Cubbies (they lost Carlos Zambrano earlier today). We'll keep you posted.

August 3, 2009

Aramis Ramirez could return to the Cubs' lineup for their Monday night game against the Reds, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Ramirez left Saturday's game after being hit with a pitch near his left elbow.

Our View:

Ramirez said that he left the game Saturday after feeling dizzy from the pain, but he also mentioned that the injury is not serious. Look for him to go tonight, and he should be a safe play, especially against a Reds' staff that has been struggling as of late.

August 1, 2009

Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in tonight's 9-8 win at Florida. He hit a single and a double.

Our View:

Ramirez extended his hitting streak to nine games, and has 15 RBI over the span. He should continue to perform well among fantasy third basemen.

July 29, 2009

Aramis Ramirez homered for the second straight game on Wednesday, helping the Cubs pound the Astors 12-0 on at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

Since getting off to a slow start after coming off the disabled list, Aramis and his shoulder have looked like the old Aramis. As long as you kept him stashed, he'll be helping you out big time down the stretch.

July 28, 2009

Aramis Ramirez pounded a three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth on Tuesday, but his team ultimately fell to the Astros 11-6. Ramirez was 1-for-4 on the night with two runs scored and the three RBI.

Our View:

Aramis has been scorching as of late, and he is one of the big reasons for the Cubs sudden surge. The team will need him to keep hitting, especially if they are going to get starts like they did tonight from their rotation. Ramirez is hitting .336 on the year with eight homers.

July 24, 2009

Aramis Ramirez carried the Cubs in Friday's 8-5 win over the Reds at Wrigley Field, as he went 4-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored. He hit two doubles and a solo homer off Aaron Harang.

Our View:

Ramirez raised his season average to .325, and has five RBI over his last two games. His homer was the 255th of his career.

July 22, 2009

Aramis Ramirez had his first multiple RBI game since coming off the disabled list on Wednesday, driving in two in the Cubs 10-5 victory over the Phillies.

Our View:

While his shoulder is obviously still not 100 percent, A-Ram is slowly coming around, and should likely put up big numbers down the stretch.

July 17, 2009

Aramis Ramirez only had one hit on Friday, but it was a big fly as the Cubs downed the Nationals by a score of 3-1. Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and an RBI in the win.

Our View:

Aramis has been good since returning from the DL, and the Cubs are going to need him to be big in the second half if they are going to make a run. He is getting the job done now, but he will have to stay healthy to contribute for fantasy owners.

July 11, 2009

Aramis Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a single and an RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. He also scored a run.

Our View:

Ramirez has a hit in four straight games, and collected his first RBI since coming off the DL.

July 6, 2009

Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) went 0-for-4 in his return from the DL on Monday.

Our View:

It should come as no surprise the Ramirez went hitless in his first MLB action in nearly two months. Expect him to get back to form before too long.

July 6, 2009

As expected, the Cubs activated Aramis Ramirez (shoulder) from the DL on Monday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Aramis will start for the Cubs tonight. He may take a bit of time to get back into the swing of things, but he's consistently been one of the top-hitting third basemen for the past half decade, so it wouldn't be at all crazy to start him in your lineup this week if you can still make the change.

July 6, 2009

Aramis Ramirez is expected to be activated from the disabled list and to rejoin the team on Monday, according to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald.

Our View:

At long last. The Cubs' slugging third baseman has been out 50 games with a dislocated left shoulder. The North Siders have gone just 24-26 during his absence, and often seen their offense grind to a halt. His return should greatly bolster their struggling lineup, and serve as the big second half acquisition your fantasy team has been waiting for. He is returning from a serious shoulder injury, however, and all of his power might not be there at first. Give him some time to get going before you start him every day.

June 29, 2009

Aramis Ramirez is set to begin his minor league rehab assignment on Thursday, according to the Chicago Tribune. He has been recovering from a dislocated left shoulder.

Our View:

Manager Lou Piniellia anticipates Ramirez needing three or four rehab games, meaning he could return to Chicago before the All-Star break, assuming he does not suffer a setback.

June 26, 2009

Aramis Ramirez, who is recovering from a dislocated left shoulder, is hoping to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Ramirez was able to take batting practice prior to today's game against the White Sox. Skipper Lou Piniella believes Ramirez will need three or four rehab games, and maybe serve as a DH once before returning to Chicago. The star third baseman could be back in action before the All-Star break, barring a setback.

June 23, 2009

Aramis Ramirez will likely take live batting practice Friday, according to MLB.com. He is recovering from a dislocated left shoulder.

Our View:

He amped up his rehab, and is feeling much better. The third baseman is still hopeful of returning to Chicago before the All-Star break.

June 17, 2009

Aramis Ramirez is nearly ready to begin taking batting practice according to MLB.com.

Our View:

A-Ram has been out since May 8, and any news regarding his recovery is good news for the Cubs, who have been crippled offensively in his absence. He says he hopes to be back before the All-Star break.

June 1, 2009

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that Aramis Ramirez may need offseason surgery on his shoulder. At this point, Ramirez is still on pace to return to the team after the All-Star break.

Our View:

The timetable on Ramirez' return hasn't changed, but this is the first we have heard about surgery in the offseason. If his shoulder is still in bad shape when he returns, his power numbers could suffer. He was solid before the injury, but his stock upon his return remains in question.

May 14, 2009

Aramis Ramirez indicated that he is still experiencing pain from his separated shoulder, according to the Daily Herald.

Our View:

He expects it to hurt for a while, but is able to do exercises. He will be on the shelf until at least early July.

May 9, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Aramis Ramirez is expected to miss at least 4-6 weeks after suffering a separated shoulder in Friday's game against Milwaukee, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

The newly acquired Ryan Freel could help replace Ramirez at third base, as well as Mike Fontenot and Aaron Miles. It is uncertain who may get the bulk of the starts as of now.

May 9, 2009

Aramis Ramirez suffered a disclocated shoulder while diving for a ball in Friday's battle with the Brewers, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Ramirez will be placed on the 15-day DL, and skipper Lou Piniella is yet to name Ramirez's replacement at third base.

May 6, 2009

Aramis Ramirez was 2-for-4 with a solo home run as the Cubs defeated the Astros 6-3 on Wednesday.

Our View:

This was just his second start since a calf injury sidelined him on April 24. He has 15 RBI through 16 games and he should continue to be the top RBI-man on the Cubs.

May 2, 2009

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez (calf) is out of the lineup again on Saturday. Manager Lou Piniella informs the Chicago Tribune that Ramirez "told me he was feeling better, so hopefully very soon we'll have him out there playing." Ramirez injured his left calf on April 24.

Our View:

The Cubs continue to refuse to simply put A-Ram on the DL and let the calf heal up completely. He remains day-to-day.

May 1, 2009

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez (calf) is out of the lineup again on Friday, the Chicago Tribune reports. The team is still hopeful that he can return during the weekend. Mike Fontenot will start at third base.

Our View:

This will make seven straight games on the bench for Aramis. Fantasy owners should probably plan on keeping him out through the weekend, as we're worried that he could be limited when he does return.

April 30, 2009

Aramis Ramirez will not head to the DL after undergoing an MRI recently, according to MLB.com. He is dealing with a left calf strain and GM Jim Hendry expects him to be back in action in a few days.

Our View:

This is certainly good news as Ramirez has turned into an RBI-machine in Chicago. Without him, their offense has struggled badly. Expect him back at some point next week.

April 30, 2009

The Cubs may place Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day DL today due to his strained left calf, according to BleacherNation.com.

Our View:

He will try to run today, and could be shut down if his calf does not show improvement. 31-year-old vet Bobby Scales would likely get promoted from the minors to cover Ramirez's spot on the roster.

April 29, 2009

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez took batting practice on Tuesday, but his sore left calf continues to keep him out of the lineup. "He couldn't accelerate at all," manager Lou Piniella informs the Chicago Tribune. "I think the plan is we're going to wait until Thursday and have him run again in Chicago. If it's not any better by then, we're going to have to weigh all our options."

Our View:

This injury has turned out to be worse than reports suggested over the weekend. Ramirez has already missed four games, and it sounds like he could land on the DL if he doesn't feel better by Thursday.

April 26, 2009

Third baseman Aramis Ramirez (calf) remained out of the starting lineup on Friday, but he could return as soon as Monday, MLB.com reports.

Our View:

The Cubs play seven times in the coming week, and even four or five games out of A-Ram is probably better than your backup plan.

April 25, 2009

Aramis Ramirez will not be in the Cubs' lineup on Saturday as a result of his strained calf, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

There is no word yet on whether or not this injury is of the day-to-day variety or something more severe. With Milton Bradley down with a groin injury, the club can sorely afford to lose Ramirez who is hitting .358 with 14 RBI in just 13 games this season.

April 24, 2009

Aramis Ramirez left the game against the Cardinals Friday night with an apparent calf strain. The extent of the injury is currently unknown.

Our View:

Stay tuned to find out the severity of the injury. Ramirez was replaced by Aaron Miles in the Cubs' lineup.

April 21, 2009

Aramis Ramirez was 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored as the Cubs beat the Reds 7-2 on Tuesday.

Our View:

Ramirez has eight RBI in his last three games and is clearly seeing the ball well early on in the season. He has 14 RBI through 10 games in 2009.

April 18, 2009

Aramis Ramirez was 0-for-5 when he stepped to the plate in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday, but all was forgotten when he hit a Dennys Reyes meatball out of the park for a two-run homer and walk-off win over the rival Cardinals.

Our View:

Ramirez now has 3 home runs and 11 RBI on the season and loves feasting on Cardinal pitching. He started slow, but has racked up six hits and five RBI so far in the series against St. Louis.

April 17, 2009

Aramis Ramirez had a monster day at the plate for the Cubs on Friday, going 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and three RBI. He bumped his average up to .364 for the year.

Our View:

Ramirez is seeing the ball well to start the 2009 campaign. He only has two homers, but his nine RBI are very impressive. If he stays healthy he could be one of the top third baseman offensively in the league.

April 16, 2009

The Chicago Tribune reports that Aramis Ramirez will be in the Cubs starting lineup on Thursday. He sat out Wednesday's game for precautionary reasons with a stiff back.

Our View:

This is good news for Ramirez fans. The third baseman stands a good chance of being a Top 5 player at his position once again this season. He has six RBI and two home runs through his first six games this season.

April 15, 2009

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Aramis Ramirez will be out for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, but manager Lou Pinella is not worried. "He's still a little stiff," Piniella said. "He's better, but one more day won't do any harm."

Our View:

This is just precautionary for Ramirez, and as Sweet Lou said, nothing to worry about. Mike Fontenot will start at third in Ramirez's place with Aaron Miles starting at second. Expect Ramirez back for the Cubs' next game.

April 13, 2009

According to MLB.com, Aramis Ramirez is not in the lineup today due to stiffness in his back. He is expected to be back in the lineup for tomorrow's game.

Our View:

This doesn't seem to be anything to worry about for fantasy owners. Ramirez has started off well this season, and he should be back in the lineup tomorrow.

April 8, 2009

Aramis Ramirez had a monster day at the plate Wednesday as the Cubs ripped the Astros 11-6. He finished the day 4-for-6 with four RBI. He now has five on the young season.

Our View:

Ramirez's numbers aren't what they were three seasons ago, but he's still a solid fantasy option at third. The Cubs will score a lot of runs this season and it's a safe bet that Ramirez will be in on it quite a bit.

March 3, 2009

Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run bomb Tuesday in the fourth inning of Chicago's 6-4 win over Oakland.

Our View:

With plenty of protection in front of and behind him, the 30-year-old Ramirez is primed to have another solid, if not spectacular, season in 2009. Barring injury, he should be able to surpass last year's total of 74 walks, which was a career-high, and threaten 2008's total of 27 home runs.

February 4, 2009

Aramis Ramirez will not represent the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to ESPN Deportes.

Our View:

He is not nursing an injury or concerned with getting hurt, and he pulled out of the WBC because he does not want to back up Alex Rodriguez at third.

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