Official Prince Fielder Thread ( Rumors, News, ETC )

[DewsSox79]

all things prince thread here

[dabynsky]

Nothing to apologize for Rice. Just was a momentary venting of the slight frustration it caused. Nothing more.

Back to Fielder, it would cost the Cubs draft picks to sign him clearly which is an issue. However, the ability to land a premier offensive talent at his age doesn't often happen in free agency. The lineup actually would look pretty decent I would think with something like DeJesus, Castro, Fielder, Soto, Bryd, Stewart, Soriano (replaced by BJax eventually), Barney. The lineup would actually have more than 2 guys that are willing to take more than 1 strike in an at bat.

[Rice Cube]

Originally Posted by dabynsky

Nothing to apologize for Rice. Just was a momentary venting of the slight frustration it caused. Nothing more.

I am curious as to what you had to say though, if you don't mind.

[dabynsky]

Originally Posted by Rice Cube

I am curious as to what you had to say though, if you don't mind.

Pretty much had the gist of it above in my edit. More of it was directed to Lex L who made a minor mistake which he is probably aware of in stating that Fielder wouldn't cost a draft pick, and a discussion of the Theo quote about 2 draft picks that he is fond of saying.

[Rice Cube]

Originally Posted by dabynsky

Nothing to apologize for Rice. Just was a momentary venting of the slight frustration it caused. Nothing more.

Back to Fielder, it would cost the Cubs draft picks to sign him clearly which is an issue. However, the ability to land a premier offensive talent at his age doesn't often happen in free agency. The lineup actually would look pretty decent I would think with something like DeJesus, Castro, Fielder, Soto, Bryd, Stewart, Soriano (replaced by BJax eventually), Barney. The lineup would actually have more than 2 guys that are willing to take more than 1 strike in an at bat.

I will agree with that, and the offensive production at the beginning of Fielder's hypothetical contract would probably more than make up for the last second-round pick. I think the discussion before was how much monetary value the Cubs will put on Fielder's production, and how much would be considered an "overpay".

[85Bears4life]

Are The Cubs The Favorite To Land Prince Fielder? | Chicago Cubs

Despite the way-past-his-prime Peter Gammons tweeting

LOL

There are conflicting reports as to how many teams are in on Fielder, but teams mentioned have included the Cubs, Rangers, Brewers, Mariners, Nationals, and Marlins. The only realistic ones of that group at this point, appear to be the Cubs, Rangers, and Mariners.

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, it appears that the Cubs are actually the front runner to land the hefty hitter in the coming weeks. Despite the new Cubs regime making it clear that they are avoiding Alfonso Soriano-type contracts, it’s not difficult to see why they would be in on Fielder.

[waldo7239117]

This is what I would offer Prine Fielder... 6 years/160 million, with a no-trade cause and a club option for the 7th year worth 30 million. Also, an opt out cause after the 3rd year, plus incentives.

This will not hurt the Cubs at all..

2012-2017- 26.6 million annually.

[dabynsky]

Originally Posted by waldo7239117

This is what I would offer Prine Fielder... 6 years/160 million, with a no-trade cause and a club option for the 7th year worth 30 million. Also, an opt out cause after the 3rd year, plus incentives.

This will not hurt the Cubs at all..

2012-2017- 26.6 million annually.

I like the concept, and Boras has been known to be all about the total value of the package including options so I think that might be an interesting option. No one that Boras or Fielder go with an opt out for the Cubs after 3 years though.

[waldo7239117]

Originally Posted by dabynsky

I like the concept, and Boras has been known to be all about the total value of the package including options so I think that might be an interesting option. No one that Boras or Fielder go with an opt out for the Cubs after 3 years though.

Maybe not have the opt out cause after the 3rd year, but in the deal.

[dabynsky]

Originally Posted by waldo7239117

Maybe not have the opt out cause after the 3rd year, but in the deal.

I really don't think you are going to be able to get any kind of opt clause at least not one for the Cubs side. The most likely option closest to what you are suggesting would be to get him at 6 years with some club or mutual option years with a rather hefty buyout for turning them down.