PTToday: Brewers add Ramirez, Melancon in BOS

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Active Brewers add Ramirez, Gonzalez, Veras

Fueled by the potential loss of slugger Prince Fielder (1B, FA) and Ryan Braun's (OF, MIL) impending 50-game PED suspension, MIL signed 33-year old Aramis Ramirez (3B, MIL) to fill the gap in the middle of the lineup. He'll replace the recently departed Casey McGehee (3B, PIT) at third base.

Ramirez got off to a horrific start in 2011, with just two HRs by June. But the noted warm-weather hitter put it all together for another season duplicative of his 2009-10 effort. Miller Park is slightly less favorable to RHBs, although he'll benefit from remaining in the NL Central where divisional pitching foes remain suspect at best. His Eye recovered from 2010's dropoff (0.38 to...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Reynaldo López is back to start Saturday, Nelson gives Snakes another bullpen option, and more.
Sep 28 2024 9:39am
Steven Kwan returns for the Guardians, Y. Alvarez out through the weekend, Alcántara debuts, and more.
Sep 26 2024 8:30am
Ryan Mountcastle adds some depth to BAL lineup; Josh Jung still hurting; Tellez and Taylor DFA'd, and more.
Sep 25 2024 7:27am
Yordan Alvarez will miss the midweek series with SEA; Jobe to debut, and more.
Sep 24 2024 8:46am

Tools