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The Nats are on the right path. If the lineup stays relatively healthy and that Harper kid works out, they have a pretty potent mix of pitching and offense. The bullpen leaves much to be desired apart from Clippard and Storen, but there's hope!

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Heard that too, Pops. I will swear off baseball if that happens. Carlos Pena was the favorite until he signed back with the Rays. I wish Illitch would take a Red Wings approach and just sign Prince Fielder. I know there is zero chance of that but it would be awesome.

Some rumors going around that Delmon Young's brother and former Tiger Dmitri Young, wants to make a comeback. I'm not excited about that option either. There's also Hideki Matsui, Bobby Abeau, Resigning Ordonez, Vlad Gurerro, Manny Ramirez, Trading for Carlos Lee, Johnny Damon and Derek Lee. It's a matter of taking a gamble on the right guy. A lefty would be preferred considering the Tigers right handed heavy lineup. I think it would be better if we could find someone to bat behind Cabrera rather than in front of him.

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Agree on pretty much all counts, Son.

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I've been keeping half an eye because I want to see if these pitching moves are finally going to pay-off. Werth was a joke of a move, but it did seem to motivate others in the roster. I'm looking forward to this season.

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Mr. I answered my wish!! Tigers sign Prince Fielder today, 9 years $214million :wo Now what to do when Vmart comes back from injury..

Prince Fielder Signing

My next wish, Mr. Illitch is for my own 9 year $214million contract. Or a job in the front office when I graduate :D

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Man I was hoping the money could be borrowed for the Dodgers to sign him.
Congrats!

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Cody Ross os close to signing a one year $ 3 million deal with the Red Sox. This is a great fit for the Red Sox. Wish the Mets would have signed him.

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Cabrera and Fielder is quite the one two punch.

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The rest of that division could merge into one team and they still won't beat the Tigers now. ;)

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Congrats D on signing Prince but...let see what everyone thinks???
As it sits right now (knowing a lot more could happen), whos going to win the AL and the NL?? I will try and stay neutral on this as hoping everyone else will but GO PHILLS!!! :wo

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Now Detroit has two immobile and chubby first baseman. Color me jealous. Really... no sarcasm intended.

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Two chubby immobile 1B that haven't missed any games lately too. While Cabby might be a defensive liability at 3B, at least he knows the position. This year should be fun but I can't imagine next year if Martinez comes back. Those three bats in the same lineup would be unbelievable.

Come on Christos, ask and you'll receive. Start wishing for a title!!!

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I said I was jealous...:tu

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I still am waiting for Leyland to say Miggy is moving to 3rd. If that's the cause Cabrera better stop drinking now and get chasing some chickens!

Forget Vmart! What about Boesch coming back and having Delmon Young for a full season. This season is going to be fun.

My wish will come soon :)

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I would just say that coming from the NL to AL is a big swing for any player. I don't know exactly the type of hitter Prince is and what he likes as far as pitches go and his swing tendencies, but if he doesn't study tape day and night he will most likely struggle for a while. The key will be to LEARN from your mistakes.... I'm calling Dunn out on this one:gary

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If Fielder has a season 1/10th as pitiful for the Tigers this year as Adam Done had for the White Sox last year, I will eat my Tigers cap.

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AL-Rangers.
NL- Pirates. :r

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Dunn made history last season.. He was so damn bad it made you wonder if he even wanted to play. I'm definitely not saying Fielder we come close to what Dunn did last year, I'm just saying it's not easy for anyone to make a first time League change. Anything can happen though.

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I don't know, even in the sport of Baseball, how a guy that appears that out of shape, isn't going to break down as he ages. That is a LONG and HEAVY contract for a guy that looks like he lives at McDonalds and didn't see a donut he didn't eat....

Then again, he puts up numbers....:sh

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True. Although I'll take the clogged arteries if the numbers come with it. Their heart conditions likely won't affect them until after retirement. :D