Monday, December 12, 2011

Farewell Mr. Ramirez


I knew this day would come. I actually thought it would happen in 2006. It finally happened, Aramis Ramirez is no longer a Chicago Cub.  He has signed a 3-year deal with the MilwaukeeBrewers for a reported $35 mil. He was by far the best third baseman the Cubs have had since Ron Santo last played in 1973.  Ramirez arrived as a mid season acquisition from the Pittsburg Pirates for the 2003 playoff push with Kenny Lofton for Bobby Hill and Jose Hernandez. He solidified the middle of the lineup ever since.  He was only an All Star twice in his tenure as a Cubs but that should not of been the case. In 2004 he batted .318, with 36 Home Runs and 103 RBI’s and was 10th in the MVP voting yet was snubbed from the All Star Game.  He was a great Cubs player and he will be missed.  So here is a look back at my top ten favorite A-Ram Moments since 2003.