Shortstop Alexei Ramirez and the San Diego Padres have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract. If he has 550 plate appearances, it would become a $4.5 million option and the buyout would rise to $1.25 million, and if he has 600 plate appearances, the option would rise to $5 million. If he has 650 plate appearances, it would become a $5.5 million option with a $1.5 million buyout.
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