The Prince of Motown

Prince Fielder signed a $214 million, nine year deal with the Detroit Tigers. Good luck keeping that pitching staff together! This is good for the Rangers, although not as good as if Washington signed him. It means, in all probability, that the Rangers can go ahead and resign Josh Hamilton. Fielder has more long term upside, he's younger and more durable. But Hamilton is box office, a fan fave, like Michael Young. He symbolizes an attitude that plays well. And, if he is re-signed, it means he will not go to the Angels which was a possibility.