CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez forced the Guardians to go deep into their pockets.
The All-Star third baseman agreed to a $124 million, fiveyear contract on the eve of opening day with Cleveland, a franchise that hasn’t been able to swing with baseball’s big spenders over the years.
Ramírez’s deal runs through the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wedne…