CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s no surprise that Jose Ramirez’s historic seven-year $175 million extension with the Guardians did not take place overnight. The surprise is that it was Ramirez pushing for the extension even though his previous extension with the Guardians ran through 2028. Guardians' owner Paul Dolan (right) and Chris Antonetti, president of baseball operations, meet with reporters Thursday to discuss Jose Ramirez's contract extension. Blitzer, the Guardians’ vice chairman and minority owner, has an option to buy the Guardians in 2028. Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez and interpreter/coach Agustin Rivero leave the dais Thursday after speaking to reporters at Progressive Field.