The Red Sox can’t trade Hanley Ramirez even if they wanted to.
Five GMs told Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe that they wouldn’t trade for the soon-to-be-converted LF this offseason. The Red Sox covering half of his remaining salary wouldn’t be enough to sweeten the pot, either.
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Simply put: Ramirez and the three years, $66 million remaining on his contract are as toxic as they come.
Nick Cafardo asked 5 GM's would they take Hanley Ramirez IF the Sox paid HALF his salary. All 5 said NO. Guess who the Sox are stuck with.
— @JohnDennisWEEI (@JohnDennisWEEI) November 22, 2015
Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval each have 1 80-RBI season in last 6 years; owed $145.25 million total. Good luck moving them. #HotStove
— Phil Rogers (@philgrogers) November 16, 2015
A complete bust this season, the 31-year-old batted .249 with 19 homers and 53 RBI. His four errors in left field forced the Red Sox to reconsider his position for next season. With David Ortiz occupying the DH spot, Ramirez will start 2016 at first base -- likely moving to DH full time in 2017.
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David Ortiz's retirement announcement is huge for the #RedSox future. Hanley Ramirez may be here for good now.
— Pete Packowski (@Pete_BBS) November 17, 2015
Assuming, of course, the Red Sox can’t find an exit strategy beforehand. Lord knows they're trying.
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tbh, i think hanley ramirez got robbed in those gold glove nominations pic.twitter.com/nPXsAtkUSh
— Joon Lee (@iamjoonlee) October 29, 2015
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