Mlb Trade Rumors Dodgers Ss Hanley Ramirez Talking Contract Extension

An accord wouldn't be surprising. Ramirez made it known in midsummer he would like to stay with the Dodgers.

"Hopefully, I could stay here the rest of my career," he told the Los Angeles Times. "But I can't control that."

Now he can. Talks are under way as Ramirez recovers from an injury-plagued 2012 season. He's at home in the Dominican Republic trying to strengthen his back and finished up recovery from broken ribs in the NL Championship Series. He also tore a thumb ligament in the World Baseball Classic.

Ramirez will be paid $16 million next season. It's the final year of a six-year, $70 million deal  he signed with the Miami Marlins, who dumped him in their latest salary and talent purge.

At 29, Ramirez provides a better bat than glove to the Dodgers. He hit .345 with 20 homers and 57 RBIs, and he credits the Dodgers for helping him move on after a sour experience with the Marlins.