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Lambasted for their major league-low $21 million payroll and perpetual trading of star players, the Marlins are finally keeping one in the fold.
Shortstop Hanley Ramirez told an acquaintance he has agreed to the framework of a six-year, $70 million extension. That ranks as the richest contract in franchise history, topping the six-year, $61 million deal Gary Sheffield received in April 1997.
Ramirez's contract is pending a physical and an official announcement might not come until early next week.
Marlins President David Samson and President of Baseball Operations Larry Beinfest had no comment late Friday. Andy Mota, Ramirez's Weston-based agent, could not be reached.
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Florida Marlins working on $70 million deal with Hanley Ramirez -- -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Things are changing in South Florida. Stadium coming, the stars won't be leaving town anymore.
Makes the 21-14 start even sweeter.