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These teams might want to get on the phone about Hanley Ramirez

By Rucker Haringey

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 24: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 24, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 24: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 24, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 22: Ian Desmond #20 of the Colorado Rockies is greeted at the dugout by manager Bud Black #10 after a solo home run in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 22: Ian Desmond #20 of the Colorado Rockies is greeted at the dugout by manager Bud Black #10 after a solo home run in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

1. Colorado Rockies

The Rockies deserve a lot of credit for maintaining the lead in the NL West despite the lack of production from Ian Desmond. The Colorado first basemen has nearly cost his team a full win on the young season with a WAR of -.9. Hitting .181 at the plate isn’t a good way to provide positive value for your club.

While the Rockies currently sit atop the division, they’re only clear of the Diamondbacks by half a game. It’s clear they are going to be in a dogfight for the full season. Acquiring someone like Ramirez could help them keep pace with Arizona over the long haul.

The Rockies might be motivated to make a trade for Ramirez despite his hefty salary. Again, it’s important to remember that Boston will be more than happy to give him for free. It’s only going to cost the Rockies money. There won’t be any talent of significant included in the deal.

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The idea of a first basemen in Colorado failing to provide positive value is almost unheard of. It’s a great hitter’s park in thin air. It’s very possible Hanley Ramirez could thrive playing for the Rockies.

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