Milwaukee Brewers' Aramis Ramirez not bothered by trade rumours – MLB News
As the Milwaukee Brewers’ downslide continues in the National League Central, the baseball circles are abuzz with trade rumours about the possible trade of the Brewers players. One such name that has popped up is that of third baseman Aramis Ramirez.
On Sunday, July 22, the player expressed his surprise to see his name being mentioned for the potential trade. The player who had only in December 2011 signed a three-year deal with the Brewers might not have expected the spread of such rumours.
But whether these rumours have some reality in them, or have currency, is not certain. Ramirez, at the same time, does not want to be bothered by them.
"I just signed here, a three-year deal, so the last thing I expect is to be traded," Ramirez said. "Rumors are rumors. I've been traded before, so I know how things go. I've been around for a while, and I can't let that bother me at all."
What goes on to pose challenges to both the player and team as a whole is the slump of the team. They are now just over nine games from first place in the National League Central. Which essentially implies winning back-to-back series against the rival teams in the Division.
As for the Brewers’ take on the rumours pertaining to Ramirez’s trade, the team manager does not see any reason in it, thanks to overall performance of the third baseman throughout the season.
"His hands are great, his arm's great," Brewers' manager Ron Roenicke said. "Almost every single throw is perfect. He hurt us in the field last year [with the Cubs]. He made some diving plays against us. He didn't miss anything."
After having signed a three-year deal, worth $36 million with the Brewers, he has held a batting average of .274. Having had 54 RBIs and 10 homers to his credit, there is apparently nothing that Ramirez left behind, showing his class and professionalism.
All said, Ramirez – nonetheless, will be ready for any eventuality since there is nothing certain. Add to it the fact that Ramirez’s deal was essentially without no-trade protection, meaning the Brewers may weigh sending him somewhere else.
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