Connolly says 7yr/140 "still beyond the comfort level" of the club

[Hank Scorpio]

A person close familiar with the negotiations, but not authorized to discuss publicly, said that talks were accelerating and could conclude today.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2012/01/prince-fielder-close-to-making-free-agent-decision/1

BNightengale Bob Nightengale

The #Nationals remain favorites for Prince, but no decision has been made #MLB

Thank god.

[clapdiddy]

I sure hope this is over today. I'd like to start focusing on the next obsession!

[UMDTerrapins]

Buster_ESPN Buster Olney

Interesting SPECULATION from a club VP: If Fielder takes 1-yr deal, DET would be great fit. Could use insurance $ from Victor to sign him.

[markdublya]

@InsideMLBNews has a tweet that I don't know how to link here...sorry..."Corran Horn"

It says "Fielder 100% down to Nats and O's, O's 7 year offer the clear favorite. Deal will be done today or tomorrow"

Can anyone link it? Sorry major firewall at work

[spneca]

@InsideMLBNews has a tweet that I don't know how to link here...sorry..."Corran Horn"

It says "Fielder 100% down to Nats and O's, O's 7 year offer the clear favorite. Deal will be done today or tomorrow"

Can anyone link it? Sorry major firewall at work

A real MLB Insider? On twitter? Wow!!!!!!!!!1

[clapdiddy]

@InsideMLBNews has a tweet that I don't know how to link here...sorry..."Corran Horn"

It says "Fielder 100% down to Nats and O's, O's 7 year offer the clear favorite. Deal will be done today or tomorrow"

Can anyone link it? Sorry major firewall at work

But...but...I thought he was flying into Dulles, not BWI!

[Os84]

From Boras' mouthpiece:

fielder expected to get AT LEAST 7 yr contract, and perhaps 8. #prince

[msporter4]

Corran Horn is a star wars character...

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Corran_Horn

[crawjo]

Since we all know that Angelos is a billionaire who doesn't invest in his team because he's a miserable old *****, I think the best way for the Orioles to send a message that they are serious is to offer Fielder the following contract: 10 years, $750 million, with a player option on the 11th year for another $85 million.

Offer that deal today and Fielder becomes an Oriole today. Get it done!

[markdublya]

Lol.............

[UMDTerrapins]

From Boras' mouthpiece:

That can be read as "we have a 7 year offer in hand already, waiting to see if other team will go to 8". I'd have to assume that if we're in it....we'd be the other team.

[Austin]

@InsideMLBNews has a tweet that I don't know how to link here...sorry..."Corran Horn"

It says "Fielder 100% down to Nats and O's, O's 7 year offer the clear favorite. Deal will be done today or tomorrow"

Can anyone link it? Sorry major firewall at work

That twitter was started yesterday and only has like 30 followers. It's not reputable at all. All of these "insiders" on Twitter are absurd. This is going to go down in OH history with the WOW offer.

[BrunoCherrytown]

Since we all know that Angelos is a billionaire who doesn't invest in his team because he's a miserable old *****, I think the best way for the Orioles to send a message that they are serious is to offer Fielder the following contract: 10 years, $750 million, with a player option on the 11th year for another $85 million.

Offer that deal today and Fielder becomes an Oriole today. Get it done!

I think we'd still need to include the 3-year opt-out.

[REDMAN]

8 years /154 with money up front 1st year 24,2nd 23,3th 22,4th 21,5th 20,6th 19,7th 18,8th 17.Protect team and lack of productivity of player.

[bnw7870]

Will not happen.