Per Roch: Orioles STILL interested in Fielder, but don't get up hopes...

[clapdiddy]

If the market is a bit soft, I could support a bid for Fielder. But if we are talking Tex years and money, forget it.

This. I think I would do a 6/140 deal. I would not give him more years than that and would actually prefer 5/120 with a 25M option/2M buyout for year 6.

[Dipper9]

It may be that a 5/130M with an optout clause might get it done.....:scratchchinhmm:

I'd be open to something like this...ie spend WAY over value but for less years.

That said, the team that he'd be joining stinks, so why spend that much on one guy who isn't gonna make us win, and isn't gonna attract that many more fans? The answer...we won't.

[SammyBirdland]

Heyman at it again:

@JonHeymanCBS

Jon Heyman

#orioles appear to still be in prince fielder derby' date=' which has been kept quiet. angelos and duquette both like stars[/quote']

Some more flavor from MLBTradeRumors.

The Rangers will not pursue Fielder, even though the division rival Angels signed Albert Pujols, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

The Orioles appear to be in on the Fielder derby, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com

Heyman says the Rangers still appear to be eyeing Fielder. The Rangers like Fielder's youth and middle-of-the-order presence. Though they'd like to lock Josh Hamilton up, they aren't offering the long-term security he seeks, Heyman reports.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/12/prince-fielder-rumors-tuesday-1.html?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed

[Dipper9]

Some more flavor from MLBTradeRumors.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/12/prince-fielder-rumors-tuesday-1.html?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=twitterfeed

So one says Rangers in, one says Rangers out. That tells you all you need to know about these tweets.

[SammyBirdland]

So one says Rangers in, one says Rangers out. That tells you all you need to know about these tweets.

:laughlol:

EXCLUSIVE!! Rumor has it that (insert team name here) may or may not be interested in Prince Fielder. More as I get it.

[clapdiddy]

So one says Rangers in, one says Rangers out. That tells you all you need to know about these tweets.

I'd tend to believe Rosenthal over Heyman.

[Hank Scorpio]

If the market is a bit soft, I could support a bid for Fielder. But if we are talking Tex years and money, forget it.

I'm here... and I would assume it will be much softer for teams in contention.

For the Orioles, it'll be the same loser tax they'd have to pay for any high profile free agent. Fielder will sign elsewhere and it will become abundantly clear from Duquette and "sources" that the Orioles were never really seriously considered.

[weams]

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[Peace21]

Angelo's likes stars. Somewhere Carlos Delgado is laughing his ass off.

[weams]

I'd be open to something like this...ie spend WAY over value but for less years.

That said, the team that he'd be joining stinks, so why spend that much on one guy who isn't gonna make us win, and isn't gonna attract that many more fans? The answer...we won't.

The team that he is leaving stinks without him and the "Unique Circumstances" of Ryan Braun.

[Frobby]

I'm here... and I would assume it will be much softer for teams in contention.

For the Orioles, it'll be the same loser tax they'd have to pay for any high profile free agent. Fielder will sign elsewhere and it will become abundantly clear from Duquette and "sources" that the Orioles were never really seriously considered.

I think the only shot we have at avoiding a steep "loser tax" is to offer Fielder an opt-out at the end of Year 3. That way, if we are still losers and he's miserable, he can leave. And actually, that structure would be fine with me, because it keeps Fielder incentivized to keep his numbers up.

[Moose Milligan]

Every organization has a chance. Every organization can make an offer.

The Orioles can make an offer. Hell, they might even make an offer.

But it won't be the winning offer.

[El Gordo]

I think the only shot we have at avoiding a steep "loser tax" is to offer Fielder an opt-out at the end of Year 3. That way, if we are still losers and he's miserable, he can leave. And actually, that structure would be fine with me, because it keeps Fielder incentivized to keep his numbers up.

I agree with this. None of the contenders really need him, so they can sit on around 5/125 M. But losers can give him an out while he is still in his prime and an opportunity for a bigger pay day.

[waroriole]

I'd tend to believe Rosenthal over Heyman.

I tend to believe JTrea over Heyman.

[weams]

I tend to believe JTrea over Heyman.

As you should.