Ramirez Won't Waive No-Trade Clause

[The Lone Granger]

Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez doesn't think he would waive his no-trade clause, despite the team's struggles this season.

Ramirez is in the final year of a five-year, $75 million contract. The Cubs have a $15 million option for 2012, which includes a $2 million buyout option.

"At this point, no, I wouldn't accept a trade," Ramirez said. "I've been traded before in the middle of the season, and it's too hard. It's hard on the players, it's hard on the family.

"I've committed to the Cubs and the Cubs committed to me. That's why you have these types of contracts. At this point I'm not really interested in being traded, and I don't think I will [waive the no-trade clause]. I took less money to stay here in Chicago for five years, and I plan to honor my five-year commitment."

http://baseball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/25420/20110608/ramirez_wont_waive_no_trade_clause/

This is the exact situation that we went through with Derrek Lee last season. I love the commitment, but if it's for your own good, and if it would help the Cubs, then I think he should, and ultimately will accept it. He's a great player, but it might be time to get as much value as we can for him. What teams could you guys see being interested in him?

Thoughts?

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

I doubt Ramirez has much value right now. He's slugging under .400 on the season. I'd just keep him the rest of the season and either let him walk in the off-season or bring him back on a cheaper deal, since we really don't have a 3B ready in the minors (Vitters, while heating up, is still a year or two away). It's not like we're gonna get much for him, plus he's probably my favorite Cub since we acquired him in '03.

 

[cruzg24]

Talk about being selfish, he is on a bad team and he wont allow himself to get traded to a better team to win a championship. Its a win-win situation for both parties to just move on.

 

[snipezo]

Nobody's gonna want his contract anyways.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

Nobody's gonna want his contract anyways.

This is the last year of his contract and Cubs would probably pay a portion.