O/T, Prince Fielder to Tigers for 9 year deal

[36GoudeyMan]

As a Nationals fan, I have to admit some relief over the Nationals' refusal to cave to Boras's demands for Fielder. For a front office so often maligned about when and how they spend money, this has to be the best non-move they've made yet. The Nats have too many other things that require attention and money, and "upgrading" (if it really is an upgrade, all things -- like defense -- considered) to Fielder over Adam LaRoche (assuming he's healthy and back to his career norms) was a luxury the team couldn't afford (especially since years 4-9 would likely seen al expensive albatross and not a net asset hung around the team's financial neck). 2013 seems like a better time to spend FA money, from where the Nats sit, at least.

[Wahoowa]

Originally Posted by 36GoudeyMan

As a Nationals fan, I have to admit some relief over the Nationals' refusal to cave to Boras's demands for Fielder. For a front office so often maligned about when and how they spend money, this has to be the best non-move they've made yet. The Nats have too many other things that require attention and money, and "upgrading" (if it really is an upgrade, all things -- like defense -- considered) to Fielder over Adam LaRoche (assuming he's healthy and back to his career norms) was a luxury the team couldn't afford (especially since years 4-9 would likely seen al expensive albatross and not a net asset hung around the team's financial neck). 2013 seems like a better time to spend FA money, from where the Nats sit, at least.

I agree, I like our non-moves (We did give up a lot for Gio but I'll take a proven ML over a bunch of prospects). If Fielder signed for 7 years or less, I would've been disappointed.