Monster year for Aramis Ramirez in 2006

[AramisRamirez]

well the past 2 years he keeps going down with injuries, but i think he might finally pull of the full season. so it appears like the time is now to change my signature.

 

im thinking

 

.318 BA

.388 OBP

37 HR

112 RBI

 

yes yes yall! bust out the glowsticks, turn on the techno, and pop the ecstasy because Aramis is coming strong in 2006!

[Andy]

well the past 2 years he keeps going down with injuries, but i think he might finally pull of the full season. so it appears like the time is now to change my signature.

 

im thinking

 

.318 BA

.388 OBP

37 HR

112 RBI

 

yes yes yall! bust out the glowsticks, turn on the techno, and pop the ecstasy because Aramis is coming strong in 2006!

That really wouldn't be that much of a monster year for Aramis. He already had 36 and 103 with a .318/.373 in 2004, so that would be a small improvement on 2004. I really don't see why he can't put up numbers like that next year, or maybe even better.

[K-Town]

From what I saw of him in 2005, he made gigantic strides defensively, also. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a monster year, if he can stay healthy.

[YearofDaCubs]

He needs to figure out his leg issues first.

[Mark Priors Calves]

From what I saw of him in 2005, he made gigantic strides defensively, also. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a monster year, if he can stay healthy.

 

Ramirez took a big step back defensively in 2005. He was much better in 2004.

[daske17]

Out of curiosity, how does one address leg problems? In Aramis' case, was it just a matter of playing on muscles that didn't fully heal? Or is there a worry of recurrence with these types of injuries.

 

I'm no doctor (or physical trainer), so I'd like to know the mechanics of the situation if anyone can oblige.

[K-Town]

From what I saw of him in 2005, he made gigantic strides defensively, also. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a monster year, if he can stay healthy.

 

Ramirez took a big step back defensively in 2005. He was much better in 2004.

 

 

Really? Well, I didn't see him alot. Maybe I just saw him on his good days, but I was surprised at some of the plays that he made look easy.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

From what I saw of him in 2005, he made gigantic strides defensively, also. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a monster year, if he can stay healthy.

 

Ramirez took a big step back defensively in 2005. He was much better in 2004.

 

 

Really? Well, I didn't see him alot. Maybe I just saw him on his good days, but I was surprised at some of the plays that he made look easy.

 

It was the easy plays he made look difficult, or for that matter, didn't make them at all. His defense did not "hurt" the team ala Moises Alou in 04, but it certainly wasn't Gold Glove stuff.

I look for him to have a great year, in the field and at bat!

[Andy]

From what I saw of him in 2005, he made gigantic strides defensively, also. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a monster year, if he can stay healthy.

 

Ramirez took a big step back defensively in 2005. He was much better in 2004.

 

 

Really? Well, I didn't see him alot. Maybe I just saw him on his good days, but I was surprised at some of the plays that he made look easy.

Ramirez was an above average fielding 3rd baseman in 2004 IMO, and then took a big step to below average this year. Mostly his arm going out of control and overshooting DLee a lot (which is very hard to do).

[Transmogrified Tiger]

From what I saw of him in 2005, he made gigantic strides defensively, also. I wouldn't be surprised to see him have a monster year, if he can stay healthy.

 

Ramirez took a big step back defensively in 2005. He was much better in 2004.

 

 

Really? Well, I didn't see him alot. Maybe I just saw him on his good days, but I was surprised at some of the plays that he made look easy.

 

Ramirez has the ability to be a fine defensive third baseman, and can make some really good picks. His problem mostly is in consistency, moreso than lack of range or arm accuracy.

[Mizzou]

well the past 2 years he keeps going down with injuries, but i think he might finally pull of the full season. so it appears like the time is now to change my signature.

 

im thinking

 

.318 BA

.388 OBP

37 HR

112 RBI

 

yes yes yall! bust out the glowsticks, turn on the techno, and pop the ecstasy because Aramis is coming strong in 2006!

 

That might be one of the funniest things I've ever read on here. Even funnier if you imagine Len Kasper saying it.

[TheDude]

Out of curiosity, how does one address leg problems? In Aramis' case, was it just a matter of playing on muscles that didn't fully heal? Or is there a worry of recurrence with these types of injuries.

 

I'm no doctor (or physical trainer), so I'd like to know the mechanics of the situation if anyone can oblige.

 

There has been speculation that Aramis doesn't have the best stretching/conditioning routines that lead to the nagging injuries.

[Andy]

well the past 2 years he keeps going down with injuries, but i think he might finally pull of the full season. so it appears like the time is now to change my signature.

 

im thinking

 

.318 BA

.388 OBP

37 HR

112 RBI

 

yes yes yall! bust out the glowsticks, turn on the techno, and pop the ecstasy because Aramis is coming strong in 2006!

 

That might be one of the funniest things I've ever read on here. Even funnier if you imagine Len Kasper saying it.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Great post...

[goonys evil twin]

Ramirez better have a monster year or this team is in trouble.

[Mark Priors Calves]

Ramirez better have a monster year or this team is in trouble.

 

agreed and I'll add 150 game season as well.

[rawaction]

Ramirez better have a monster year or this team is in trouble.

 

Giles and Dunn will pick up the slack.

[BigbadB]

If Ramirez only has 112 RBI's with a .318 AVG hitting behind Lee and Giles and two quality OBP guys leading off, I'm going to be disappointed.

[Neuby]

Out of curiosity, how does one address leg problems? In Aramis' case, was it just a matter of playing on muscles that didn't fully heal? Or is there a worry of recurrence with these types of injuries.

 

I'm no doctor (or physical trainer), so I'd like to know the mechanics of the situation if anyone can oblige.

 

There has been speculation that Aramis doesn't have the best stretching/conditioning routines that lead to the nagging injuries.

 

I thought I read somewhere that ramirez was going to be working with a new trainer this offseason , and that Barrett was going to be working with some Major leaguers from the ATL area along with Corey Patterson and Richard Lewis.

[Drew Doughty]

I thought it was noted some time in the season that a lot of Aramis' defensive struggles were due to his nagging leg injuries. I dunno.

 

I hope he has a huge season next year. I'm not worried about him though, he has a ton of time left to get healthy and in shape. We need guys on in front of him though. He isn't gonna scrape 100 RBIs with Derrek in front of him AND no one on base in the first place.

[BigbadB]

He had 92 this year in just 123 games, hitting only .302. And he had Patterson, Perez and Macias hitting in front of him most of the season (besides Lee of course).

[YearofDaCubs]

Out of curiosity, how does one address leg problems? In Aramis' case, was it just a matter of playing on muscles that didn't fully heal? Or is there a worry of recurrence with these types of injuries.

 

I'm no doctor (or physical trainer), so I'd like to know the mechanics of the situation if anyone can oblige.

Exercise his leg muscles, running, and stretching would really help him.

[Brian]

Isn't Neifi's trainer working with Aramis this offseason?, and it seems as though Neifi is indestructable so this sounds like a good move.

[Drew Doughty]

He had 92 this year in just 123 games, hitting only .302. And he had Patterson, Perez and Macias hitting in front of him most of the season (besides Lee of course).

 

True. And he had a poor start. I may have exagerrated a bit, but I'm not worried about him for next season. Unless he acts like me this offseason (i.e. do nothing) he should be fine.

[Andy]

Isn't Neifi's trainer working with Aramis this offseason?, and it seems as though Neifi is indestructable so this sounds like a good move.

If that trainer even says the word "hitting" this off-season, shoot him.

[USSoccer]

Isn't Neifi's trainer working with Aramis this offseason?, and it seems as though Neifi is indestructable so this sounds like a good move.

 

I don't think it's Neifi's trainer, but the Cubs have definetly sent a trainer to work with both Aramis and Zambrano this winter. They're supposedly focising on stretching and flexibility with Aramis, and diet and hydration with Zambrano.

 

I've said it before, but I fully expect Aramis to win an MVP award before his current contract expires. I think he's going to have a giant year. When he went down, he led the team in RBI's and HR's, and this was after a brutal April and May.