Cubs out of running for Fielder?

Rumor from Fannation says Fielder has narrowed the field down to the Blue Jays, Rangers, and Brewers.

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If true...

I hope this doesn’t mean we’re going all-in for Pujols.

by EcoGeek on Dec 5, 2011 12:40 PM CST reply actions

I've never...

heard of this site. And their source is a guy out of Cleveland of all places?! Yeah, not putting any stock into this one.

by kanderber on Dec 5, 2011 12:46 PM CST reply actions

The link cites "reports".

… but doesn’t say what reports or when or where they were made.

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by Al Yellon on Dec 5, 2011 1:05 PM CST up reply actions

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From Harry Von Zell’s most celebrated (?) blooper.

by MN exile on Dec 5, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

…it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched that Prince will get his eight. I seriously doubt the Brewers would do that, though. The Rangers and Blue Jays both seem like good fits. He can be their first baseman for the next five to six years and then DH for the remainder of his deal.

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by daver on Dec 5, 2011 12:50 PM CST reply actions

Rotoworld pretty much called B.S. on this yesterday

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by Shanghai Badger on Dec 5, 2011 12:51 PM CST reply actions

It would be nuts to limit teams right now.

Fielder will make more on than pojhos off this contract, he won’t sign until Albert has signed.

by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Dec 5, 2011 1:43 PM CST reply actions

ESPN's Jason Churchill had this to say in response to the report

For one, eliminating 27 teams by Day 1 of the winter meetings isn’t Boras’ MO. Never has been, never will be.

For Fielder, it’s about the money. The Cubs will be in the running up until they take themselves out of the running by refusing to meet Fielder’s monetary demands.

Pat Riley is the devil.

by Poloplaya14 on Dec 5, 2011 2:21 PM CST reply actions

Tom Haudricourt (Brewers beat writer)

Thinks the Cubs are in play for Fielder:

“You hear rumors about Seattle, Toronto and Baltimore being interested in Fielder but insiders say no. I think Cubs are team to keep eye on.”

Posted today.

by WiscCubsFan on Dec 5, 2011 2:46 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

I'm not wild about signing Fielder

but I’d have to see the terms of the deal, first. If we could pay more money per for a shorter contract length, that might be good.

by Josh Timmers on Dec 5, 2011 3:27 PM CST reply actions

I would guess Boras will push for the best combination of money/years that still sets up Prince for one more big contract

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by ballhawk on Dec 5, 2011 3:47 PM CST up reply actions

That might be Ryan Howard's contract then

5/125 is probably the range he’s looking for on a “shorter” deal.

by WiscCubsFan on Dec 5, 2011 4:01 PM CST up reply actions

If the Cubs don't land Fielder, I suspect that it'll be LaHair given the nod to be the opening day 1B.

I just have a feeling given the comments Theo said about him when he was doing his round of press conferences.

by ubercubsfan on Dec 5, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

I think it’s looking more and more like LaHair. Although they might get a right-handed platoon partner for him.

by Josh Timmers on Dec 5, 2011 6:08 PM CST up reply actions

So, Baker/Lahair 1B!???

by ubercubsfan on Dec 5, 2011 6:53 PM CST up reply actions

Though, I will say since I believe his 2008 numbers are so far back in his development if you look at his 8 games vs LHP...

He’s hit .250/.357/.417(8 Games/14PA). Given time to get a real look vs LHP, he may not even need one.

by ubercubsfan on Dec 5, 2011 6:56 PM CST up reply actions

both the 2008 and 2011 numbers are meaningless

THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)

by jesus christos on Dec 5, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions

what?

no Colvin at 1b?

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by Cubbie-Tim on Dec 5, 2011 7:02 PM CST up reply actions

Probably not Baker

although he’ll likely be on the team.

by Josh Timmers on Dec 5, 2011 7:02 PM CST up reply actions

Wait.

I thought Baker was platooning at 3B.

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by BucknerKongCardenal on Dec 5, 2011 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

double duty?

by Cubbie-Tim on Dec 6, 2011 7:02 AM CST up reply actions

Nah, he played for the Giants...

…make that, the American Giants. And the Stars. And the Grays. And the Crawfords. And the Blue Birds. And the Black Yankees. And the Eagles. And the Tigers. And the Black Barons. And the Buckeyes. And the Monarchs.

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Saw him once outside a rooftop before a Cubs game. He was telling stories about the good ol’ days and barnstorming. Awesome stuff. His fingers were unbelievably gnarled and pointing all different ways.

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by ballhawk on Dec 6, 2011 8:03 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

I got an autograph

He was very gracious

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by Shanghai Badger on Dec 6, 2011 9:27 AM CST up reply actions

Didn't the Brewers already offer him that?

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by daver on Dec 5, 2011 4:58 PM CST up reply actions

Not that I'm aware of

Usually they are said to have offered 5/100. Recently there was a report that they could possibly extend that to 6/120.

by WiscCubsFan on Dec 5, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions

as of friday 5/100

with ESPN saying they might go 6/120 as you said

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by Cubbie-Tim on Dec 5, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions

This is all posturing until there is a public offer on the table for Pujols or Fielder.

Somebody’s gotta set the bar, I just don’t know who’s ballsy enough to do it first.

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by dtpollitt on Dec 5, 2011 4:22 PM CST reply actions

Mark Cuban

Oh wait… (shakes fist at Bud)

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by ballhawk on Dec 5, 2011 4:32 PM CST up reply actions

Pujols to Marlins would be a match made in… well, the other place. But they likely deserve each other.

Whatever team gets Fielder, however, is going to have a field day. And when he hits a grand slam or hits a rally for the team, he can be rechristened Marshal Fielders.

by ddoubleheader on Dec 5, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions