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Found January 29, 2012 on Indians Prospect Insider: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Albert Pujols,  Prince Fielder,  Miguel Cabrera,  Manny Ramirez,  Adrian Gonzalez,  Carl Crawford,  Adam Dunn,  Julio Franco,  Dontrelle Willis,  Jim Thome,  Vinnie Pestano,  Fausto Carmona,  Roberto Hernandez,  Leo Nunez,  Dan Wheeler,  Jeremy Accardo,  Chris Ray,  Nick Hagadone,  Chad Durbin,  Ryan Rohlinger
TEAMS: Miami Marlins,  Los Angeles Angels,  Detroit Tigers,  Tampa Bay Rays,  Boston Red Sox,  Chicago White Sox,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Cleveland Indians,  Texas Rangers,  Kansas City Royals,  New York Yankees

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Fielder looks like a super addition to theTigers, but will he be the right fit? (Photo: AP)Some news, notes, and thoughts from my Indians notebook…Prince of TidesIt has been an offseason of shocking signings. First the Miami Marlins went crazy in early December spending a lot of money on three players, and then the Los Angeles Angels came out of nowhere to land the top free agent prize first baseman Albert Pujols.On Tuesday things got even crazier as it was announced that the Detroit Tigers signed free agent slugging first baseman Prince Fielder. The news came out of nowhere as up to the signing the Tigers were never really linked to him as a serious suitor, but after the announcement it sent an enormous shockwave throughout the Indians offices and to fans across the country.There is no doubt when a team can add one of the premier power hitters in the game that it is going to be a significant addition. With Fielder and his power bat in tow it makes for a very formidable one-two punc...
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