GFB Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Mike Illiitch is an imbecile. Once again, after the market had mostly dried up for a top free agent, Illitch comes in to bail out Boras by offering far more in money and years than anyone else was willing to. I mean, maybe the Tigers are in a position where they essentially can spend whatever they want, but that is a horrible deal. Once again the Tigers bid against themselves, just as with Ivan Roidriguez in 2004 and Ordonez in 2005. Prince probably wasn't getting more than 6 years (7 tops) and $140 from other teams, yet the Tigers come in at 9/$214. Unbelievable.Sorry we have an owner that wants to win before he passes... That contract was the only way Prince would come here, and with V-Mart going down for most of 2012, he stepped up, went balls out, and made it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFB Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Dude I know cant stop smiling!Time to plan a trip to visit Comerica Park this summer, eh Gary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysfan12 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Prince Fielder signing with the Tigers was completly shocking to me in that he was going to the Nats. I think one reason is that the injury of Victor Martinez caused him to sign with them. I think the AL might be a six team race for the pennant with the Angels, Rangers, Tigers, Yankees, Rays, and Red Sox all in it. I thought the deal was far too much. I thought Prince was going to sign a 3yr deal. 2012 is a very promising year for Motown fans especially with the Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings are improving a lot. About starting rotations in the AL, the top 3 are the Angels, Rays, and Yanks with Tampa Bay #1 due to Shields, Price, Hellickson, and Moore. I think these four could win 15 games easily and get them to the postseason again. My Division Champ. predictions: AL West- Angels; AL Central: Tigers; AL East: Tampa Bay (slightly); AL Wildcard: Rangers over Yanks; NL West: Dbacks; NL Central: Cubs; NL East: Phillies; NL Wildcard: Marlins over Braves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fox Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 2013, with Victor Martinez back for the Tigers...MartinezCabreraFielder^Scary Lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 My Division Champ. predictions: AL West- Angels; AL Central: Tigers; AL East: Tampa Bay (slightly); AL Wildcard: Rangers over Yanks; NL West: Dbacks; NL Central: Cubs; NL East: Phillies; NL Wildcard: Marlins over Braves.I'd like to hear this one explained. Is everyone else in the central THAT bad? Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lights Out Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good for the Tigers... but 9 years with no opt-outs? Ouch. It had better work out for them quickly, or else they'll have a giant unfixable mess on their hands. POTD: 2/4/12 3/4/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good for the Tigers... but 9 years with no opt-outs? Ouch. It had better work out for them quickly, or else they'll have Alfonso Soriano on their hands.Adjusted your post. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cubs Zubaz? Double fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So the speculation is that Cabrera will be going to third.Yikes. The Tigers might be in the running for the worst defensive team of all time. Fielder is not a good 1B, Peralta is terrible, Cabrera was even WORSE at 1B and is going to adjust to the other side of the infield, and their corner OFs have absolutely no speed.One other thing... Comerica is DEATH on LH power hitters. He's going from a ballpark with a 118 HR factor for lefties... to 88. Off The Top Rope: A Pro Wrestling Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just when I thought nobody could be dumber than the Angels with that Pujols deal, the Tigers come in and blow them out of the water. 9 years, no opt out clause, for Prince Fielder?!?! That's laughably bad. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Since when does Fielder play in the NHL? Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldRoman Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good for the Tigers... but 9 years with no opt-outs? Ouch. It had better work out for them quickly, or else they'll have Alfonso Soriano on their hands.Adjusted your post.Except getting more money and very fat. At least Soriano can still run. Princey at age 36 aint gonna be pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Good for the Tigers... but 9 years with no opt-outs? Ouch. It had better work out for them quickly, or else they'll have Alfonso Soriano on their hands.Adjusted your post.Except getting more money and very fat. At least Soriano can still run. Princey at age 36 aint gonna be pretty.Pretty much, but it'd be comparable in terms of bad contract. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YessSir32 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So the speculation is that Cabrera will be going to third.Yikes. The Tigers might be in the running for the worst defensive team of all time. Fielder is not a good 1B, Peralta is terrible, Cabrera was even WORSE at 1B and is going to adjust to the other side of the infield, and their corner OFs have absolutely no speed.One other thing... Comerica is DEATH on LH power hitters. He's going from a ballpark with a 118 HR factor for lefties... to 88.Jhonny Peralta had a gold glove caliber season last year, Miggy is getting in shape. I'm only worried with Prince. Detroit Falcons (NABL) | Detroit Gears (UFL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 My Division Champ. predictions: AL West- Angels; AL Central: Tigers; AL East: Tampa Bay (slightly); AL Wildcard: Rangers over Yanks; NL West: Dbacks; NL Central: Cubs; NL East: Phillies; NL Wildcard: Marlins over Braves.I'd like to hear this one explained. Is everyone else in the central THAT bad?He did warn us he'd be posting random crap.If Cabrera moves to third, the Tigers would give a literal meaning to "anchoring the corners". https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 2013, with Victor Martinez back for the Tigers...MartinezCabreraFielder^Scary Lineupthey will never be on the same field. martinez's days as a catcher are over. someone will be dealt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cubs Zubaz? Double fail.Yeah but check the matching shirt, well played Prince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cubs Zubaz? Double fail.Yeah but check the matching shirt, well played Prince.a friggin GIANTS zubaz shirt with Cubs zubaz pants, and I'm pretty sure he's wearing unlaced cobra jr. high tops. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 2013, with Victor Martinez back for the Tigers...MartinezCabreraFielder^Scary Lineupthey will never be on the same field. martinez's days as a catcher are over. someone will be dealt.Ahh, didn't even think about that. I'm probably late to the party with this: Is Fielder going to be the Tiger's DH or is he slated to play first base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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