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San Diego Padres, shortstop Alexei Ramirez agree to one-year deal
SAN DIEGO -- Free-agent shortstop Alexei Ramirez has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, pending passing a physical.
Ramirez, 34, had spent his entire eight-year career with the Chicago White Sox.
Upgrading at shortstop was one of San Diego's top offseason needs. Alexi Amarista made 78 starts there last season, and Clint Barmes made 51.
Ramirez was an All-Star in 2014, but his average dropped to a career-low .249 last year.
Ramirez, 34, had spent his entire eight-year career with the Chicago White Sox.
Upgrading at shortstop was one of San Diego's top offseason needs. Alexi Amarista made 78 starts there last season, and Clint Barmes made 51.
Ramirez was an All-Star in 2014, but his average dropped to a career-low .249 last year.
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