Mariners might have made Prince Fielder an offer

They also might not have. If they have, that is because this is the natural progression of things.

5 months ago Jeff Sullivan 66 comments 0 recs |

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But did they talk to Boras, too?

Are they trying to do some back door dealings with just Prince? And will it work? I knew that Z’s relationship with Prince would help in some way.

by seattle_since_81 on Dec 20, 2011 3:19 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

Loving the Fielder news that's coming out.

(paraphrased)
Heyman: Mariners think Fielder is a good player, and have let his agent know approximately how much they are willing to pay.
Olney: Cubs think Fielder would make their team better, but will not sign a contract written by FIelders’ agent without negotiation on the terms.

M's fan newly relocated to SF My homepage

by lailaihei on Dec 20, 2011 3:21 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

They keep pushing the Cubs

How good is their farm system? I know we play in a tougher division, but doesn’t the outlook for the Mariners look better than the Cubs? What with all the pitching, etc.

Carlos Silvelite

by OceanBird on Dec 20, 2011 4:07 PM PST up reply actions

Cubs have more money, and now have a good GM.

That, along with being a bigger market team and appealing to Princes ego in the fact that if the win a WS with him, he will be the man who ended a 100+ year playoff drought make it likely that if all things were equal he would sign with the Cubs.

by themanleyman on Dec 20, 2011 4:15 PM PST up reply actions

Is Jed Hoyer really a good GM? Do we know this?

by Patrick Stites on Dec 20, 2011 4:40 PM PST up reply actions

Woops, I guess I meant a good Theo Epstein,

whatever his position is.

by themanleyman on Dec 20, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah I figured. He's President of Baseball Operations.

by Patrick Stites on Dec 20, 2011 4:51 PM PST up reply actions

You don't think Price would be idolized here

if he led Seattle to their first EVER championship? Granted we don’t have the history of the Cubs, but that seems close enough to a wash

by Eeyore hates figlet on Dec 20, 2011 4:55 PM PST up reply actions

Price would be great but I don't think the Rays would be willing to give him up.

by Eyeball Kid on Dec 20, 2011 5:13 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs

I think it's likely that you don't actually know those things make it likely

by Matthew on Dec 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST up reply actions

Cubs also have a rumored interest in Anthony Rizzo.

Offering as much as Matt Garza. So they’re either going to go get an expensive first baseman or a cheap first baseman and lose a good pitcher (who probably wont be around when Theo’s team is ready anyway).

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Dec 20, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

Would love for a number to come out so I can know already if I should be for or against this

by AndrewMcQ on Dec 20, 2011 3:29 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Lets say hypothetically the number was 35, would you be for or against?

by Punkhazard on Dec 20, 2011 3:31 PM PST up reply actions

61.25

by pdb on Dec 20, 2011 3:33 PM PST up reply actions

A 61 year deal?

I like it!

by Liebkartoffel on Dec 20, 2011 3:47 PM PST up reply actions

Multiple sources report that "Prince Fielder has not signed yet"

But that he really wants to sign for really real money, more than Mark Teixeira because “I hate that fucking guy”

by Craptastic-J on Dec 20, 2011 3:34 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

If it didn't mean wading through hundreds of tweets, I'd love to make some sort of score for reporters' accuracy

Especially since it would quantify how wrong the “Blue Jays won the Darvish posting” stuff was, this past week.

by Chris_FB on Dec 20, 2011 3:43 PM PST reply actions

No one ever said that.

Stating the opinion of executives is not the same as stating a fact.

by AndrewMcQ on Dec 20, 2011 3:46 PM PST up reply actions

They implied it

by Chris_FB on Dec 20, 2011 3:56 PM PST up reply actions

wait what

Twitter isn’t a source of unvarnished truth and accuracy?

by pdb on Dec 20, 2011 4:00 PM PST up reply actions

Don't tell me about Santa either.

by Chris_FB on Dec 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST up reply actions

Ooops....

Soon to be official: Blue Jays win the bid on Yu Darvish!

by Patrick Stites on Dec 20, 2011 4:45 PM PST up reply actions

It's almost like everyone everywhere would be better off never even acknowledging them

by Matthew on Dec 20, 2011 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

Probably, yes

It was a couple days of entirely pointless and needless speculation. But nothing they said was inaccurate (that I saw).

by AndrewMcQ on Dec 20, 2011 4:57 PM PST up reply actions

I like home runs.

Home runs are neat.

by Vogelscheuche on Dec 20, 2011 3:49 PM PST reply actions

Miguel Olivo: Good news!

by ThundaPC on Dec 20, 2011 4:56 PM PST up reply actions

God, I can't believe I have to actually listen to Jim Moore and Kevin Calabro

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by cdlewey on Dec 20, 2011 4:07 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Jim Moore is just like Lou Holtz

He always picks his team to win no matter how bad they are, which is the opposite of being an objective reporter/commentator

by Eeyore hates figlet on Dec 20, 2011 4:58 PM PST up reply actions

This changes the situation sooooo much.

So goddamn much.

by the other side on Dec 20, 2011 4:10 PM PST reply actions

I have an irrational fear of signing Fielder.

by wetzelcoal on Dec 20, 2011 4:43 PM PST reply actions

I have a rational fear of signing Fielder.

by Double06 on Dec 20, 2011 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

I have a rational fear of not signing Fielder.

by Kyleo84 on Dec 20, 2011 5:21 PM PST up reply actions

I have a rational fear of irrational fear

Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

by cdlewey on Dec 20, 2011 5:22 PM PST up reply actions

I have a irrattttfnlssfdsdfs

by BigBlack on Dec 20, 2011 6:43 PM PST up reply actions

I have an irrational fear of not signing Fielder.

Aaron Curry is the first Seahawk since Walter Jones to have a legitimate shot at Hall of Fame induction - John Morgan

by Fearless Frog on Dec 20, 2011 7:10 PM PST up reply actions

i have an arachnid phobia.

by Promethazine & Cream Soda on Dec 20, 2011 7:12 PM PST up reply actions

Someday when these writers retire I hope they come out and admit that they made the majority of their tweets up.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Dec 20, 2011 4:45 PM PST reply actions 3 recs

Team X, Team Y, and Mystery Team all think great player is good.

Sources close to the organization tell me that player that has had numerous fantastic seasons would be good addition to ballclub, but only if the price is right.

Heard this: Team X may make a play for great player.

Rumors are that Team Y may have discussed signing with player’s agent.

Spoke with team executive for unnamed random team. Says different team may have interest in singing great player if budget allows.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Dec 20, 2011 4:48 PM PST up reply actions

Just as long as he can hit the high notes then I'm all for it

by Kermit. on Dec 20, 2011 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Jack Z says "dialogue is continuing" with free agents!

Declines to specifically acknowledge Prince Fielder!

Meaningful, informative quotes! (From Baker)

by AndrewMcQ on Dec 20, 2011 5:04 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Prince would be a horrible consolation prize for missing out on Yuni

Why do the Royals have to sign all the best players?

by SuperDopaLiciousFunkStar on Dec 20, 2011 5:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

He was a rare bargain according to Heyman.

by Mariner John on Dec 20, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions

Jack Zduriencik

MLB.com

Has quotes regarding progress on free agent talks but whatever…CAN WE PANIC YET!?

Zduriencik is well aware that the AL West-rival Angels and Rangers have made major splashes this offseason, but indicated that shouldn’t lead the Mariners to panic and veer from their own plan.

“There’s no question that both those clubs have helped themselves and both were really good as it was,” he said. "Now, the Angels get Pujols and [C.J.] Wilson and Texas gets Yu Darvish. But we’re not going to deviate from our course. We’re a little further away than those clubs. We have a plan in place.

“I really like our pitching at the upper Minor League level and on our Major League staff. We’re not going to make any decisions that will hurt our long-term plan. We’re doing what we’re doing, and when it’s the right time, whether now or in the future, we’ll do what needs to be done. We’re not going to change from that.”

by ThundaPC on Dec 20, 2011 5:52 PM PST reply actions

The article is a response to the earlier tweet regarding M's offering Fielder $ parameters.

by ThundaPC on Dec 20, 2011 5:54 PM PST up reply actions

Wow, I would be hard pressed to say less with that many words.

by the other side on Dec 20, 2011 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs

Pretty clearly saying he can't bust the bank to sign Prince.

by TrashiDawa on Dec 20, 2011 7:46 PM PST up reply actions

It's disappointing. It's a tough job Jack has.

I think his hands are being tied….yet again.

by grips on Dec 20, 2011 9:12 PM PST up reply actions

Oh really? Where do you see that?

He only refers to the unrevealed “plan”. All he says is, other people doing other things doesn’t change the “plan”. I should hope not! And also that he thinks the team has talent. If we go all out and sign Fielder, he can say that was the plan. If we don’t, he can say that was the plan. Stop reading things into a quote that is completely pointless.

by the other side on Dec 20, 2011 9:52 PM PST up reply actions

Oh, fuck off Heyman.

by sanford_and_son on Dec 20, 2011 5:54 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

Fucking Heyman is the key.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Dec 20, 2011 7:42 PM PST up reply actions

Is he at least going to buy dinner first?

by pdb on Dec 20, 2011 8:51 PM PST up reply actions

He could at least kiss us

by Poochie on Dec 20, 2011 10:03 PM PST up reply actions

He could at least call the next day, if only for closure.

"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett Mariners Minors

by JY on Dec 21, 2011 1:13 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

I suppose you guys expect us to marry him too. Let's stop pretending like we're not going to get fucked.

follow @casetines

by Kenneth Arthur on Dec 21, 2011 8:20 AM PST up reply actions

I don't even care about wanting/not wanting him anymore

I just want him to make up his goddamn mind so this thing can be over with.

by Benne on Dec 20, 2011 7:47 PM PST reply actions

I wouldn't doubt Fielder can't find someone to shell out $150 million (or whatever number he is looking to get) for him in this market.

Whoever signs him is probably going to get a good price. And the longer he holds out for more money, the more teams will fill their needs and the market will further dwindle.

by Wilder. on Dec 20, 2011 8:24 PM PST up reply actions

Shit be getting laborious.

How come you can do all this other great shit, but you can't lie the fuck down and sleep?

by JAH on Dec 20, 2011 9:06 PM PST reply actions

I'm still a bit unclear as to whether Prince Fielder has been given an offer.

Or if the Cubs are still interested. Of if Yu Darvish will be any good.

by Matsui on Dec 20, 2011 9:55 PM PST reply actions

Fucking shit yeah motherfuckers

by Poochie on Dec 20, 2011 10:03 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

You know what I can't stand? How people think Fielder deserves Pujols money.

I completely understand Boras saying “Well we want a 10/200 kindof deal”. That’s his job, of course he’ll make pujols comparisons. But Fielder isn’t even CLOSE to as good as Pujols. Not anywhere near. But when someone like Morosi writes,

“Fielder is justified asking for the same contract Pujols got, because he’s younger”

Thats fucking crazy talk. Suddenly its gone from 8/160 being Prince’s ceiling that no one would touch, and now its 10/200? Prince is a great player, but holy shit balls he’s not anywhere near as good as Pujols. I think Boras is realizing that this market is just not going to develop.

by Sambearpig on Dec 21, 2011 2:57 AM PST reply actions