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[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by wiphan

He won't go to the West Coast. Too far from his family. Huge family guy. Family is in FL. Don't believe it will happen, but I guess you never know.

Think Braun will be exonerated or serve 25 or 50 games?

I don't know that I believe that. The market for his services is very narrow and if it wasnt about the money he wouldnt be repped by Boras and he wouldnt have left Milwaukee.

I still think that Texas is where Boras wants him though Washington is probably willing to pay the most. Just don't know who else has the money and need?

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I don't know that I believe that. The market for his services is very narrow and if it wasnt about the money he wouldnt be repped by Boras and he wouldnt have left Milwaukee.

I still think that Texas is where Boras wants him though Washington is probably willing to pay the most. Just don't know who else has the money and need?

I think Boras sold him and he thought he could get a longer term high dollar deal with a competitive team. Problem is no one wants to commit the $ to him long term, because of his genetics and what may happen to his body in 5-8 yrs. Also his defense is sub par at best and will most likely only get worse. There is no doubt Boras and most likely Fielder want to be in Texas. I know some people in the organization and fielder is a very dedicated family man and a fierce competitor. He won't go to a crappy team just for the $. Fielder on an off day would do whatever he could to be with his family. He would fly out and back just to spend the day with the wife and kids. Who is left on the west coast anyway that would be interested in Fielder?

[Patrick333]

I think a shorter term deal (3-4 years) would be great for him. At his age and if he stays healthy he could go through the free agent process again.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Patrick333

I think a shorter term deal (3-4 years) would be great for him. At his age and if he stays healthy he could go through the free agent process again.

I disagree strongly. He isn't exactly a picture of good health. Show me the money now, this way I don't have to worry about mixing a few salads in to my diet. God only knows how big he might be 4 years from now.

[Patrick333]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I disagree strongly. He isn't exactly a picture of good health. Show me the money now, this way I don't have to worry about mixing a few salads in to my diet. God only knows how big he might be 4 years from now.

I can't argue with that. He body type certainly isn't what you look for in athlete. But so far he's held together very well. He's averaged just under 160 games a year for the last six seasons. If he does sign a long-term deal he should have an opt-out clause in it after 3 or 4 years.

[wiphan]

Originally Posted by Patrick333

I can't argue with that. He body type certainly isn't what you look for in athlete. But so far he's held together very well. He's averaged just under 160 games a year for the last six seasons. If he does sign a long-term deal he should have an opt-out clause in it after 3 or 4 years.

Genetics my friend. Look at his Papa. Fielder is a vegetarian and his body is the way it is at such a young age. No team will give him the Opt-out clause solely. A team might give him a long term contract with opt out clause on for either owner and player, but not just the player.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcvaYgWc9eY

[wiphan]

Prince signs with...................

DETROIT supposidely 9 yrs $214 million.

WOW!!!