Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE - JULY 31: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs warms up on deck during their MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 31, 2008 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 11-4. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chigago Cubs is safe at third as David Wright #5 of The New York Mets makes the tag during their game at Shea Stadium on September 24, 2008 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 3

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 04: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs reacts while at-bat in the first inning while taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the NLDS during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 4, 2008 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeatee the Cubs 3-1 to advance to the NLCS. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Houston Astros

HOUSTON - APRIL 06: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs fields against the Houston Astros during the Opening Day game on April 6, 2009 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - APRIL 17: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 17, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - APRIL 17: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 17, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by Jake Fox #5 after scoring on a double in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 3-1. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs is tagged out at third base by Casey Blake #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 3-1. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 22: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Cubs 2-0. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs fields against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 3-1. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 23: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 3-1. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - AUGUST 28: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball to first base against the New York Mets on August 28, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Mets 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - AUGUST 30: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs fields a late throw at third base during a game against the New York Mets on August 30, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Mets defeated the Cubs 4-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics v Chicago Cubs

MESA, AZ - MARCH 04: Derrek Lee #25 of the Chicago Cubs high fives teammate Aramis Ramirez #16 after Lee hit a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of the MLB spring training game at HoHoKam Park on March 4, 2009 in Mesa, Arizona (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA - APRIL 5: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs hits a 3rd inning home run against the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day at Turner Field on April 5, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - APRIL 12: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs runs after hitting the ball against the Milwaukee Brewers on Opening Day at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 9-5. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Brewers v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - APRIL 15: Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs, wearing a number 42 jersey in honor of Jackie Robinson, takes a swing against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on April 15, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 8-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Cincinnati Reds

CINCINNATI - MAY 08: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball to first base during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 8, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - MAY 15: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs flips his bat after a strike against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on May 15, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 30: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals tags out Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs for the final out of the second inning on May 30, 2010 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Houston Astros

HOUSTON - JUNE 06: Jeff Keppinger #8 of the Houston Astros is tagged out at third base by Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Minute Maid Park on June 6, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO - JUNE 25: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs, playing his first game after stint on the 15 day disabled list, moves to catch a pop-up against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on June 25, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Cubs 6-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX - JULY 05: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by teammate Xavier Nady #22 after they both scored runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on July 5, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX - JULY 05: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs sits in the dugout during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 5, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX - JULY 05: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs at bat during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 5, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 9-4. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - JULY 16: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs runs the bases after hitting the game-winning home run, a solo shot in the 8th inning, against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on July 16, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Phillies 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA - APRIL 07: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on April 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v St. Louis Cardinals

ST. LOUIS - AUGUST 15: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs fields a ground ball against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 15, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cubs beat the Cardinals 9-7. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 05: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs hits his 22nd home run of the year, a two run shot in the 3rd inning, against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on September 5, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Mets defeated the Cubs 18-5. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 24: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs touches third base after hitting a solo home run in the 2nd inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)