What is taking Prince Fielder so long to sign!?

ohgodmyface · 3 months

$$$$$

DOWNVOTES_SYNDROME · 3 months

Scott Boras. Scott Boras is why he hasnt signed. The dude is a dick worm and is trying to play these teams off of each other. He is good at what he does, but terrible for the game.

daevric · 3 months

It's still January, and he's got Scott Boras for an agent. I think everyone's expectations are a little off because of how fast Pujols signed with the Angels this off-season. Keep in mind that after the 2008 season, Manny Ramirez (also a Boras client, and prior to public knowledge of any positive drug tests) finished 4th in the NL MVP voting (same spot as Fielder did for 2011) and didn't sign a contract until March 4, a couple weeks after Spring Training started.

He'll sign. It's just a matter of time. You don't rush Boras.

the_new_me · 3 months

I would find it hard to believe that he has not been offered a contract this late into the offseason

Who said he hasn't been offered a contract? I'm willing to bet every team you list has already made several contract offers at this point.

Also, you and I may think that Texas is the "logical" choice for any of a billion reasons, but you know that Prince may have other notions. He may favor some other team for some reason that you and I would disagree with; maybe he likes their manager, or GM, or the nightlife in that city, or the press there, or the schools his kids would go to, or the division they play in, or god knows what...

blackone · 3 months

Scott Boras

StraightfromSTL · 3 months

Boras is refusing to alter the required twinkie quota clause

BdaMann · 3 months

I'm not sure the Dodgers have been able to make an offer yet. I recall reading something about them needing to wait until late January to be able to make an offer, so that may be part of the reason why Prince is taking so long.

Ken_ny · 3 months

Holding out for the most possible money. This is a huge time for players. This chance only comes around once for great players, a chance for a payday this large. Can't blame him for wanting to make as much money as possible.

CriginsMcJuggs · 3 months

Hold up. We need to talk about these words

"as that is clearly the best choice out of all the teams interested. Look at this list of teams interested in him: Nationals,"

We will be sick if we sign Fielder. Werth, Zimmerman, Morse, and Fielder in the lineup, with the possibility of Harper later in the season, along with maybe the best Bullpen in the NL behind the Phillies.

HeroicGomez · 3 months

The waiting game breeds counteroffers and more money. He probably already knows who he wants to play for, but Boras is having him wait everyone out to try and squeeze out a higher offer. I would be surprised if he signed before mid-late February.

shamalamabigdong · 3 months

Really, what's the rush? He's the best thing going on the market right now, so I'd take my time if I were him.

ZayK47 · 3 months

Boras seems to be waiting out on the sale of the dodgers. its likely the new owners will throw a huge contract to regain lost graces ans slow migration of fans to los anaheim. Remember, Fielder is close with Matt Kemp and Loney hasnt had the pop that first basemen usually have.

spartiecat · 3 months

Fielder wants a long term, big money deal. He's 27 now, and built like his father. If you use his father as measure (which I bet most teams are doing), Cecil Fielder could not stay healthy once he passed 32. Reports say that Prince is looking for at least 6 years, and no one is going to want to be on the hook for $10-15 mil if the genetic evidence hints that he'll be useful for at least the next 3 years, and usable for 5.

turddle08 · 3 months

The Rangers have proven themselves to be extremely savvy the past couple of seasons. If they are going to sign Prince, they are going to get a good deal, and are going to be about as nonchalant about it as possible. Also they spent 100 million on Yu Darvish, who they have scouted for five fucking years. Their money is a little bit tied up.

The_Texican · 3 months

Lackluster staff? Not so much.

I disagree that the Rangers would benefit most out of those teams. Fielder might benefit most with signing with the Rangers, with the ballpark allowing him to jack homers. Maybe a chance to work with wash also helps his defense. I don't really know how he rates there, however. The Dodgers could point to a a change in fortune. The Nats would be a little closer to contention. The Mariners would add some offense. This shouldn't be taken to mean that fielder would not be welcomed here. I know there are alot of folks that would like him in Arlington. I wouldn't mind it for sure! Just that his addition to other lineups would be more beneficial, as opposed to a already strong lineup from Tx.

The Rangers having a pretty potent lineup, spent their dollars on Yu. I think they have the firepower to sign Fielder, but I like the way they are playing this. If he wants to come to Tx, then it will be on the Rangers terms, not Boras or Fielders.

I don't hold it against Fielder if he goes for big money. This is his big money contract period. If he goes for broke, then there is no harm in that. That is the name of the game, but he won't get the most money from Tx.

And it isn't like Hamilton has some spare hitting behind him either...

ThisMeansWarm · 3 months

Still walking up the stairs.

shutaro · 3 months

I'll take "can't remember how to spell his name" for $500, Alex.

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