The Detroit Tigers signed Prince Fielder in order to fill the gap left by an injured Victor Martinez, and the team is getting a lot more than it bargained for in some ways.
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Any excuse to post this shot of Prince Fielder.
A column on Detroit’s recent signing of the free agent first baseman to a $214 million contract by ESPN’s L.Z. Granderson: “Wouldn’t it be a shame if the city that wins the championship needs a handout to pay for the victory parade?”
Depends on who you ask, of course.
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Hardballchat Radio: Episode 16
Episode 16 is another great show! Scott and Hudson discuss the signings of the week, the Prince Fielder deal, and are joined by Jason Martinez of mlbdepthcharts.com. Hope you enjoy!
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