White Sox shortstop Ramirez sued in Dominican

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez is being sued for $20 million for allegedly violating a contract he signed with talent scouts before inking a major league contract.

Documents filed in the Dominican Republic allege that Ramirez and his agent owe Julio Martinez and Ramon Fernandez $450,000 from a signing bonus.

The plaintiffs also are asking for an additional $131,156. The documents say that represents 5 percent of Ramirez's income from two years in the majors.

The $20 million claim is for damages and violating the contract.

Ramirez agreed to a $4.75 million, four-year contract with the White Sox through the 2011 season.

Ramirez's lawyer in the Dominican Republic (Jesus Mercedes) couldn't be reached for comment.