Prince Fielder: What's Next?
With Detroit desperate to win its first World Series title since 1984, the big first baseman will combine with Miguel Cabrera to give the Tigers perhaps the most formidable Nos. 3-4 hitters in the major leagues.
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With Detroit desperate to win its first World Series title since 1984, the big first baseman will combine with Miguel Cabrera to give the Tigers perhaps the most formidable Nos. 3-4 hitters in the major leagues.
Calling him, "one of the best hitters in the game of baseball today," Tigers' general manager Dave Dombrowski introduced Fielder to a packed house of media at Comerica Park.
Prince Fielder will start making the big bucks right away with the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has agreed to terms with first baseman Prince Fielder on a nine-year contract through the 2020 season.
Well, the mystery team won again. I guess we shouldn't be surprised.
Prince Fielder didn't fit.
Last summer, unexpectedly, and long before the Tigers took control of the American League Central race, they extended the contract of team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski for five years, but manager Jim Leyland for only one.
"Hey, wasn't Prince Fielder supposed to sign somewhere?"
The Tigers signing of Prince Fielder sent shock waves throughout both the Detroit sports scene and the national baseball world, and why wouldn't it.
Sure, the Tigers struck the jackpot by reportedly agreeing to terms with Prince Fielder on a nine-year, $214 million contract.
Late Tuesday night I appeared on a Chicago radio station asking me for the inside scoop on the Tigers signing slugger Prince Fielder. And here was my insight.
With Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera in the middle of the lineup, the Detroit Tigers look ready for a season of slugging at Comerica Park.
There are so many possibilities now that Fielder is a Tiger and so many unanswered questions, as well.
Infielder Wilson Betemit and the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a two-year, $3.25 million contract.
The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed former Tigers 1B Cecil Fielder's son Prince to a 9-year $214 million deal.
Be on the lookout for flying pigs, hockey in Hades and don't forget about those blind squirrels hitting the buffet early and often, the Tigers have agreed to terms with Prince Fielder!
The Tigers will make a trade.
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Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the Wildcats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night.
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Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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