|
|
Post by allenreed on Nov 20, 2013 22:32:11 GMT -5
The Giants have DFA'd Guillermo Moscoso.
In a lesser deal the Tigers traded Prince Fielder for Ian Kinsler. The Tigers also paid $30 Million for the privledge of dumping Fielder on the Rangers. Another big FA contract that worked out splendidly.
Perhaps the Tigers tired of Prince's post season prowess.
|
|
|
|
Post by rxmeister on Nov 20, 2013 23:18:50 GMT -5
Good job by the Tigers to get out of the massive deal to the massive Fielder, who's declining rapidly. I'm surprised Texas wanted him.
|
|
sfgdood
Long time member 
stats geeks never played the game...that's why they don't get it and never will
Posts: 90
|
Post by sfgdood on Nov 21, 2013 13:04:11 GMT -5
Texas is desperate to replace the pop they lost when they let Hamilton get away and they aren't sure what they will get from Cruz moving forward.
~Dood
|
|
|
|
Post by rxmeister on Nov 21, 2013 18:53:56 GMT -5
Cruz is a free agent, so they will probably get nothing from him going forward, although they did extend him a qualifying offer.
|
|
|
|
Post by sharksrog on Nov 22, 2013 16:27:34 GMT -5
I liked the deal from the Tigers' standpoint, and I suspect the Rangers are counting on a lot of homers from Fielder. (As the Giants' are likely finding out, it's tough to acquire power.)
The deal allows the Tigers to return Miguel Cabrera to first base, and I would think Fielder is headed more and more toward DH'ing. The Rangers had three good middle infielders for two spots, and they kept the two youngest.
The deal might work out for both teams, but it frees up money for the Tigers to retain their several (4?) big free agents over the next year. It appears the Rangers are trying to turn things around quickly, and they're also getting slightly younger in doing so.
|
|
