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How old is Alexei Ramirez?
Published 9/19/2007 by The Cheat <info@southsidesox.com> at South Side Sox: Front Page Posts
Does it matter? Even if you add three years to each of his reported birthdays -- Yes, he's got two of them -- he'll still be younger than any of the other free agents available this spring. His age shouldn't change any team's scouting report or view of his major league viability. ...

Alexei Ramirez
Published 9/19/2007 by Brian Oliver at Nationals Farm Authority
Baseball America noted that MI/CF Alexei Ramirez, a Cuban defector who played in the 2006 World Baseball Classic, has selected Jamie Torres as his agent and is ready to come to MLB. Ramirez is reportedly 26-years old and has played CF for the Cuban National team in the WBC, SS for Pinar Del Rio in the Cuban National League, and also at 2B for the Cuban national team. From what I can find, he seems to most resemble Julio Lugo in terms of projected abilities. If he can play center field, he seems to be an intriguing option for the Nationals this off-season. His salary demands would not seem to be at the level of the top tier CFs on the market (Andruw Jones, Torii Hunter, Aaron Rowand) but it definitely would be a risk on whether he would provide a solid return. This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 at 10:28 am and is filed under ...

Alexei Ramirez To Join '08 Free Agent Class?
Published 9/21/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... We'll have to wait and see how Ramirez fares in the bigs; his agent thinks he's MLB-ready.  Click here to read a little bit more on Ramirez from Baseball America, including a minor age discrepancy. ...

Another Ramirez
Published 10/7/2007 by Ed Ryan at Mets Fever
... Ramirez, who went 6-for-16 (.375) in the WBC, has played shortstop for Pinar Del Rio but has played the outfield and second base for Cuba in international competition. He hit .335 with a .574 slugging percentage this season for Pinar del Rio.“He’s going to be available to teams this Thursday at the Hilton hotel in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic,” Torres said Tuesday. “He is in the process of establishing legal residency in the Dominican Republic. source Baseball America ...

The Bronx is Burning
Published 10/31/2007 by Nick Underhill at IWS Sports Blog
... Alexei Ramirez (26) ...

Continue the Cuban Connection for Center Field
Published 11/1/2007 by gondeee <info@talkingchop.com> at Talking Chop: Front Page Posts
... would be a good "low cost" option in center field for the Braves. Today I'm turning my attention to a higher cost option, but still not a bank buster like Torii Hunter or Aaron Rowand (or Andruw Jones). The youngest potential free agent center fielder is a 26 year old Cuban defector named Alexei Ramirez. Baseball America had this to say about him last month: ...

Short Stories: The Cards’ SS Search
Published 11/5/2007 by Derrick Goold at Bird Land » Bird Land
... on ESPN.com. Baseball America also had the report on his possible availability , and in that article it mentions how he plays shortstop locally, outfield and second base internationally. Talk about getting creative to fill a hole. This certainly would be — and the Cardinals have said that they are looking into the Asian leagues for pitchers and across the globe for contributors. Not sure a team is ready to hand over a key spot like shortstop to Ramirez, but take a look at his swing for yourself: ...

Taking a look at Alexei Ramirez
Published 11/14/2007 by Kujo at Rockin' the Red
... until recently. Alexei is a 26 year old second baseman in the Cuban league, although most scouts agree that he may be best suited to play shortstop or center field. Per Baseball America, Ramirez hit .335 with a .574 slugging percentage for Pinar Del Rio while leading the league in home runs with 20. He is currently trying to become a Dominican Republic citizen, as his wife already is, and this would allow Alexei to go through the U.S. government "unblocking" process, making him a free agent. Judging by the time the articles were released, it will be around the December GM ...

A-Rod or Cabrera?
Published 11/18/2007 by houstoncardinal <info@vivaelbirdos.com> at Viva El Birdos: Front Page Posts
... market power. He's now looking for Julio Lugo-esque (I think I just threw up a little in my mouth) type contract - 4 years, $36 M. Do not adjust your monitor! You read that correctly. 4 years, $36 M for David Eckstein. It's been great knowing you, David. You're a little sparkplug - plucky and spunky and all those things that fans like. Thanks for the World Series title! We'll remember you fondly. How we'll replace him, I don't know. God help us if it's Cesar Izturis! This Alexei Ramirez intrigues me a little. He's a 26 year old Cuban defector who was 6-16 in the ...

Sox Sign Alexei Ramirez
Published 12/22/2007 by Mike Pindelski at The Bard's Room
... Baseball America published a terrific article regarding his play back in September.  His agent, Jaime Torres, believes he’s one of Cuba’s top all-around players: ...

White Sox Land Cuban Alexei Ramirez
Published 12/22/2007 by Mr. Fleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... As reported by Baseball America, the White Sox have signed Cuban defector Alexei Ramirez. The deal is said to be worth just $4.75 million over four years. ...