The wait is finally over...
and, as seems to be the case with large (in this case literally) Boras clients - it's the "mystery team" that steals the show. This afternoon, it was announced that the Detroit Tigers had signed Prince Fielder to a 9 year / $214 million contract (but not before the twitter falderal that had him going to the Nats via a "fake" Jon Heyman tweet) . Over here is some reaction to the deal.
My reaction is...
At least he didn't sign with Texas (though somewhere in the NL would have been preferred).
At least it was a ridiculously huge contract (so not likely there were many players at all)
At least it's over and we can move on.
I'm really not too disappointed that the M's didn't get him (I'm not really sure he would have come even if they'd been crazy enough to beat the Tigers offer). Sure, it would have been exciting to make a big splash like that but, can't imagine that contract is going be very appealing in a few years. Jack seems to be dead-set on building around young, talented, cost-controlled players (he's getting pretty darned good at hoarding them, in fact!). Since the initial shock has worn off from "the Trade", and especially after hearing Montero on the Hot Stove League Show last night, I'm pretty excited to see what Jesus and the rest of the kids can bring this season.
Also today, the Mariners finalized yet another minor league deal...
Kevin Millwood was signed and invited to Spring Training to complete for a rotation slot.
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