White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez has opted out of his $1.1 million contract, a move that will force the team's hand into giving him a $1.4 million raise for 2011. Ramirez batted .282 with 18 home runs and 70 RBIs this past season and was considered a candidate for a Gold Glove. The White Sox have a week to exercise a $2.75 million option to retain Ramirez for the 2011 season.