Tiger Press Conference Thursday to Announce Fielder Signing
According to Jim Bowden of ESPNxm (via Twitter), the Tigers will hold a press conference later today at Comerica Park to announce the signing of Prince Fielder to a nine year, $214 million contract. The deal is reported to pay Fielder annual salaries of $23 million for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, and $24 million through the 2020 season. The deal is said to be loaded with incentives for top ten MVP finishes, All Star appearances, silver slugger and Hank Aaron awards, and gold glove awards. Exact time not yet announced.
Update from Kurt: Nothing official in my e-mail box yet. If they do hold a sit-down conference today, it will be sort of short notice. But not unheard of, I guess.
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Here’s hoping ESPN has coverage of it. I’’m sure one of the local stations will pick it up, but I love all the hype and media discussion we’re getting as a result of this. It’s refreshing.
MVP, Playoffs
Try being an Indians fan.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 26, 2012 6:37 AM EST up reply actions
Alright, now that they've released the contract, doesn't seem such a big deal
Nothing major in terms of additional cost unless he wins a bunch of MVPs, which I’m completely OK with him doing
What's the next shock wave?
Jackson, Castellanos and Smyly to the Braves for Bourn and Jurrjens?
Pass
I like Bourn, but Jurrjens is overrated.
by Rob Rogacki on Jan 26, 2012 7:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
seconded
I’m pretty sure Jair Jurrjens is Dutch for Tommy John
"I'm a simple man. I like pretty, dark-haired women and breakfast food" - Ron Swanson
by rock n rye on Jan 26, 2012 9:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Online watch?
Does anyone know if its viewable online? I’d like to see this press conference.
Fox Sports Detroit
Is both televising it and streaming it on their website
by dominator039 on Jan 26, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
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