OK, fine, I'll admit it: I went to bed numerous nights in the past week dreaming of a Texas Rangers 2012 opening day lineup with super slugger Prince Fielder in the middle of it. With Fielder's presence, the Rangers would have boasted one of the best lineups of all-time.
As it turns out, Fielder won't be joining the two-time defending American League champions, instead opting to sign with the Detroit Tigers. Prince Fielder won't ever wear a Rangers uniform. And, the way I see it, that's a good thing.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
What should Rangers do about Prince Fielder?
Now that Yu Darvish will be officially part of the payroll for the next six years, the attention of the Texas Rangers and their offseason plans turns to the possibility of signing free agent first baseman Prince Fielder.
Is it possible? Sure. Probable? Likely not.
Is it possible? Sure. Probable? Likely not.
Yu Darvish officially signs with Texas: What will rotation look like?
The final tally is in: $111.7 million.
That's how much the Texas Rangers spent ($51.7 million negotiating fee, $60 million contract over six years) on 25-year-old Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish. The Rangers made it official on Wednesday, inking Darvish a mere 30 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline. It was widely assumed that Texas and Darvish would reach an agreement.
That's how much the Texas Rangers spent ($51.7 million negotiating fee, $60 million contract over six years) on 25-year-old Japanese star pitcher Yu Darvish. The Rangers made it official on Wednesday, inking Darvish a mere 30 minutes before the 4 p.m. deadline. It was widely assumed that Texas and Darvish would reach an agreement.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
As Yu Darvish wait continues, three-pointers rain from Denver
Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers have until 4 p.m. tomorrow to reach an agreement on a contract. It's widely assumed the Japanese star pitcher and the Rangers will work out a deal, meaning that Darvish would pitch for Texas (likely as a No. 2 or 3 starter) in 2012.
If for some reason Darvish and Texas do not reach an agreement, he would return to Japan and the Rangers would be returned the $51.7 million they invested in the winning negotiation fee.
There's a bit of a pause in the Rangers' camp for right now until the Darvish news becomes official. It's after then that Texas can decide whether free agent first baseman Prince Fielder is a realistic option. Ditto for Roy Oswalt.
If for some reason Darvish and Texas do not reach an agreement, he would return to Japan and the Rangers would be returned the $51.7 million they invested in the winning negotiation fee.
There's a bit of a pause in the Rangers' camp for right now until the Darvish news becomes official. It's after then that Texas can decide whether free agent first baseman Prince Fielder is a realistic option. Ditto for Roy Oswalt.
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