Prince Fielder has announced his intention to retire.
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Julian, wrote:
Prince Fielder has announced his intention to retire.
The Tigers dumped that just in time and boy did the Rangers luck out here too.
vansmack wrote:The Tigers not only dumping that but getting a guy whose been All Star/near-All Star level the entire time back in return is still borderline incredible to me.Julian, wrote:
Prince Fielder has announced his intention to retire.
The Tigers dumped that just in time and boy did the Rangers luck out here too.
Julian, wrote:The Tigers not only dumping that but getting a guy whose been All Star/near-All Star level the entire time back in return is still borderline incredible to me.
Absolutely, and depending on how this works out (actually retirement vs physically unable to perform and insurance covers his salary), the Tigers stand to possibly keep some of the money they owe Texas.
NEVERMIND: He's being declared medically unable to play, so Texas will still be out of pocket about 50% (insurance picking up the other 50%) and I bet DET has to pay it all, but I could be wrong.
Julian, wrote:
Tim Tebow attempting to get into MLB
?He was a six-tool player. He had arm strength, he could run, he could hit, he could hit for power, he could field, but his character made him that six-tool guy.?
Oh for fuck's sake.
Dude refuses to go past first base, how's he gonna make it in the majors?
Relaxer wrote:Well played.Julian, wrote:
Tim Tebow attempting to get into MLB
?He was a six-tool player. He had arm strength, he could run, he could hit, he could hit for power, he could field, but his character made him that six-tool guy.?
Oh for fuck's sake.
Dude refuses to go past first base, how's he gonna make it in the majors?
vansmack wrote:From Bless You Boys:
NEVERMIND: He's being declared medically unable to play, so Texas will still be out of pocket about 50% (insurance picking up the other 50%) and I bet DET has to pay it all, but I could be wrong.
"According to Maury Brown of USA Today, the Tigers will no longer owe the Rangers the deferred money agreed to at the time of the trade. This will save the Tigers nearly all of the $30 million, as it was set to be paid from the years 2016 to 2020. The Tigers will also be able to lower their stretched payroll from a luxury tax perspective."
EDIT: That might be getting walked back now that more details are coming out about the nature of the retirement.
I bet that's wrong.
Because he's medically unable, it should work out like this:
Owed $24 million per year:
$6 million from Tigers
$9 million from Rangers
$9 million from Insurance (50%)
Because he's medically unable, it should work out like this:
Owed $24 million per year:
$6 million from Tigers
$9 million from Rangers
$9 million from Insurance (50%)
Interesting twist here.
He'll be on the 40-man roster every year until 2021 unless he reaches a retirement settlement with the Rangers. That's actually kind of a big deal and an incentive to do a settlement. I wonder what leverage the Tigers now have to get some relief from the money owed in exchange for the roster spot, otherwise I wouldn't agree to any settlement.
I'm sure the money owed will simply be spread out over a course of years a la Bobby Bonilla, but I'm still super intrigued by this.
He'll be on the 40-man roster every year until 2021 unless he reaches a retirement settlement with the Rangers. That's actually kind of a big deal and an incentive to do a settlement. I wonder what leverage the Tigers now have to get some relief from the money owed in exchange for the roster spot, otherwise I wouldn't agree to any settlement.
I'm sure the money owed will simply be spread out over a course of years a la Bobby Bonilla, but I'm still super intrigued by this.
vansmack wrote:
Oh yeah, he's being released and kept on as a "special advisor" - his ego is too big to walk away.
Speaking of egos:
Joe Girardi: "My job description does not entail farewell tours."
Wow.
Smack My Bitch Up
Space wrote:
Smack My Bitch Up
So that's how you get those blowies.
Nuke wrote:Space wrote:
Smack My Bitch Up
So that's how you get those blowies.
I was referring to the poor dj who got fired while Chapman the beater keeps getting paid.
That guys is my new hero.
It all comes full circle -
Giants to Sign Joe Nathan after trading him in one of the most lopsided trades of all time 12 years ago. Nathan, Boof Bonzer, and Fransico Liriano for AJ Pierzynski and cash. AJ was non-tendered after one season.
Giants to Sign Joe Nathan after trading him in one of the most lopsided trades of all time 12 years ago. Nathan, Boof Bonzer, and Fransico Liriano for AJ Pierzynski and cash. AJ was non-tendered after one season.
vansmack wrote:Welp, good look with that.
Giants to Sign Joe Nathan
Julian, wrote:Assigned to Richmond. I might go to my first Flyin' Squirrels game this weekend just so I can wear a Tigers hat and glare at him.vansmack wrote:Welp, good look with that.
Giants to Sign Joe Nathan
Julian, wrote:Assigned to Richmond. I might go to my first Flyin' Squirrels game this weekend just so I can wear a Tigers hat and glare at him.
This is smackie approved. The Minors is where you can deep dive and they actually hear you. It's awesome.
vansmack wrote:I've been to some Mud Hens games but never in town. The Diamond is a pile of crap and in the worst location ever.Julian, wrote:Assigned to Richmond. I might go to my first Flyin' Squirrels game this weekend just so I can wear a Tigers hat and glare at him.
This is smackie approved. The Minors is where you can deep dive and they actually hear you. It's awesome.
Julian, wrote:vansmack wrote:I've been to some Mud Hens games but never in town. The Diamond is a pile of crap and in the worst location ever.Julian, wrote:Assigned to Richmond. I might go to my first Flyin' Squirrels game this weekend just so I can wear a Tigers hat and glare at him.
This is smackie approved. The Minors is where you can deep dive and they actually hear you. It's awesome.
you can say that again..