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Alexei Ramirez was a popular commodity on fantasy baseball draft day. Due to his eligibility at both second base and shortstop, in addition to his power/speed combination and attractive-to-many age (27), "The Cuban Missile" was flying off the draft boards before the middle rounds. After seven games of incredibly minimal returns, his owners must be getting a bit antsy. They didn't pay a hefty price tag for a .160 average with no home runs or stolen bases. He's struck out 7 times in only 25 at-bats -- after only doing so 61 times last year in 480 at-bats.
So, does Alexei suck now?
In a word: No. That's ridiculous, and anyone who is panicking over this start is the embodiment of a fantasy football player trying to play fantasy baseball. The White Sox have played 7 of their 162 games this season. Remember, you are in a marathon, not a sprint. Patience is a virtue.
As for Alexei Ramirez, well, we've seen this before. Last season, he was only hitting .114 through his first 15 games. He had the same goose-egg in both steals and home runs. He had struck out 6 times in only 35 at-bats. He wasn't playing full-time, but many of the appearances were in less than perfect weather. As things stand this season, the White Sox haven't played a game in warm weather yet this season. Having come from playing in Cuba his entire life, it's entirely possible Ramirez just isn't adjusted to playing in the cold yet.
As things currently stand, the White Sox head to Tampa -- yes, I know they play in St. Petersburg, but they are the Tampa Bay Rays -- this weekend. The Rays do have stout pitching, but there's a good chance Alexei gets himself back into the groove.
If not, just be patient. He hit .305 with 20 home runs, 71 RBI, 58 runs and 12 steals in his last 108 starts last season.
He's just in an early season slump. If you can find an owner of his who is ready to jump ship, it's time to steal him via fantasy felony.
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