Milwaukee Brewers to Sign Third Baseman Aramis Ramirez

The Chicago Cubs lost their third basemen Aramis Ramirez to the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramirez was with the Cubs for eight seasons after being traded by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal is reported to be $36 million over three years with the bulk of the money in the last two years.

Ramirez is a veteran third baseman who has been fairly consistent over his career. He has hit at least 20 home runs in nine seasons and at least 30 homers in four seasons. After a poor statistical season in 2010 in which Ramirez hit .241, he bounced back in 2011. He hits .306 with 26 homers.

Will Milwaukee get the 2010 Ramirez or the 2011 Ramirez? At only 33 years old, Ramirez still has the potential to continue his success. Only this time, he the friendly confines of Wrigley Field will not be so friendly for Ramirez when he is in a Brewer's uniform.