Hot Stove and Hall of Fame Monday is shaping up to be a busy day filled with rumors. According to MLB Network Radio and reported by The Brewers Bar, father of Prince Fielder, Cecil Fielder said after being told by the radio host that they need Prince in Washington DC, “ I think that’s what’s gonna happen, man… personally, I think that’s going to happen.” The two have been estranged for years and after one conversation during the holidays we can not say how in touch Cecil really is with the situation, but a deal between the Nats and Prince makes sense for both sides. The Nats have the pitching, they have the money, and they are trying to build a fan base. Prince wants to get paid and be in a situation that could get him back to the playoffs.The Phillies, Tigers, Angels, and Reds are some of the teams kicking the tires on Kerry Wood. Several websites have said that Wood is close to a deal with Philadelphia but there has been no official announcement...
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TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays
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