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Many believe Aramis Ramirez will still be here, others are hoping for someone different. Who do you see starting at the corner in April of 2012? If not Ramirez, who do you want?
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Probably a minor leaguer, though I'd like David Wright to be acquired.
Cue CO saying that they're not as good as Ramirez.
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Not everyone is going to be happy either way because if Ramirez is back many will be upset for reasons like his defense, effort, and "producing when it doesn't count". All of us will be upset next year because if it isn't Ramirez it is going to be terrible next season.
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I was thinking they could always give Marquez Smith a shot. Barring that it'll be a DeWitt/Baker platoon. I think Ramirez leaves via free agency.
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I frankly don't care if Rammy is back or not, I'll support whatever he does, as long as the Cubs don't overpay for him. I'd like to see him win a world series somewhere.
The Cubs are going to be terrible next season anyways. I'm shooting for 2013-2014 for the Cubs to compete again.
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Basically for it comes down to 2 things. If they want to win then get A-ram. If they dont plan on winning next year then i want to see Vitters. I dont want them signing some vet saying they still think they can compete. A-ram by far is the best 3B avaible this offseason. I either want the Cubs to go out and spend money to win OR just go young. Tired of this half ass shit.
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If you guys think Aramis Ramirez is a horrible defender at third, I can't wait to see your guys reaction to Vitters at the hot corner.
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If they want a defensive upgrade, try to get Wright. He doesn't have the offensive power that Ramirez does, but he's still a solid producer at the plate.
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Wright wouldn't be a bad option, and I would be curious to see if the Mets are looking to move him at all this offseason especially if they bring back Reyes for big bucks.
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I've heard rumors both ways. Some say they want to keep him, but others think the price would be too high. If they sign Reyes for a high price, I don't see how they could keep him with their current financial situation. If the Cubs don't bring Ramirez back, Wright would be the best available option IMO.
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Reynolds would be the other guy I would be interested in as a now replacement. His defense is a shade, putting it lightly, worse than Ramirez's, but he probably has the best bat of the 3B likely available.
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Let's give these prospects a chance.
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I agree with your assessment but damn, 2013-2014 feels like it's a lifetime anyway. :crying:
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J-Vit ain't ready yet... he's 21... give him a year and a half in Iowa first.
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If smith us the 3B I pray that LaHair is the 1B.
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Do you guys see Cubs giving up prospects to get Wright? I dont
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If the new GM isn't completely Special person I think they either keep Ramirez or stay in house if Rami goes somewhere else.
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I hope Ramirez stays.