Chicago Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez Is the Key To 2011 Success

After two consecutive seasons of disappointment, the 2011 Chicago Cubs have a different look going into Opening Day.

Derrek Lee is no longer starting at first base; his position now belongs to Carlos Pena. Ted Lilly is no longer in the rotation; he has been replaced by Matt Garza. Sweet Lou is no longer managing the Northsiders; Mike Quade is now the skipper.

These three changes are all going to play important roles in the Cubbies' new season, but the key player to watch this season is the long-serving Cubs' third baseman, Aramis Ramirez.

Aramis Ramirez joined the Cubs in the middle of the 2003 season. For the majority of his career in th...

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