Contract: Eight years, $160 million
Ramirez played an integral role in the Sox breaking the legendary curse and winning the World Series in 2004. However, he truly played well throughout the entirety of his contract.
Over the life of his eight-year deal, Ramirez hit .316 with a .415 on-base percentage. He averaged 34 doubles, 36 home runs and 115 runs batted in, along with 84 walks to 111 strikeouts. He led the American League in batting average and slugging once and OBP three times, making eight All-Star appearances and winning six Silver Sluggers.
Most memorably, of course, Ramirez earned World Series MVP after hitting .412 in the triumph over the St. Louis Cardinals.
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