US Edition'An Icon': Cleveland Guardians Officially Announce José Ramírez Contract Extension
Ramírez prioritized loyalty and family, accepting a franchise-record $175 million deal to stay through 2032, adding $106 million in new guaranteed money, Guardians said.
- On Thursday, the Cleveland Guardians held a Progressive Field news conference to announce José Ramírez will remain in Cleveland through 2032 under a new extension.
- Ramírez prioritized staying in Cleveland to keep his family there, finish his career and compete for a World Series, while negotiations began about a year ago and intensified in November involving Rafa Nieves and David Blitzer.
- Financially, the contract averages $25 million per year, adds four years and $106 million guaranteed, and includes $10 million deferred payments starting in 2036.
- The extension secures Cleveland's cornerstone as Chris Antonetti and Paul Dolan plan to rely on younger position players like Chase DeLauter and George Valera while managing a payroll figure roughly $30 million lower.
- Observers say the deal is notable because long-term commitments from a mid-market club like the Guardians are rare; Ramírez acknowledged leaving money on the table, and spring training begins Feb. 10 and Feb. 15.
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Independent EspañolBy JOE REEDY CLEVELAND (AP) — Jose Ramirez has had two consistent goals throughout his major league career: to play for one team and to win a World Series. The seven-year, $175 million contract extension Ramirez reached with the Cleveland Guardians will likely accomplish that first goal. “It’s important for me to say that this is the organization that gave me an opportunity,” Ramirez said Thursday, when the extension was officially announced. “T…
José Ramírez said it was important to remain in Cleveland after signing 7-year extension
José Ramírez has signed a seven-year, $175 million contract extension with the Cleveland Guardians. This deal likely fulfills his goal of playing for one team throughout his career. Ramírez, a 33-year-old from the Dominican Republic, has spent his entire 13-year…
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