Cecil Fielder: Prince could sign with Mets

[DannoMac21]

Cecil Fielder: Mets Could Have Chance At Signing Prince

The Mets are struggling financially and flirting with the idea of reducing their payroll before the trade deadline, but they may have a shot at signing this winter's biggest free agent.

 

Former Yankees star Cecil Fielder told The New York Daily News that he could see his son signing with the Mets.

 

"I don't think the Yankees are gonna get him," Fielder said. "But I think if everything goes well on the other side, the Mets are one of those teams that if they get that situation all squared away, they could get him."

 

Prince Fielder is represented by super agent Scott Boras.

 

The father and son have had their differences over the years, and the elder Fielder described their current relationship as "really mute."

Oh shutup Cecil.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Cecil is an idiot. He doesn't even talk to Prince. How the heck would he know where he might sign? It's just stupid of him to say something like that when it has no basis whatsoever. It's even dumber for the New York Daily News to report it. It means nothing.

[JohnBriggs12]

"Really mute" huh Cecil. In other words, he has no more insight than any of us. Sure the Mets could use him, but if they sign Prince, they won't be able to re-sign Reyes so how much better does that make them?

 

I love Prince, but if losing him to the Mets meant the Brewers got Reyes, I'd be very satisfied.

[Never Outhustled]

I'd be embarrassed if I was a writer, and the best source I could find was an idiotic gambling addict who's been irrelevant for over 10 years.

[Thurston Fluff]

Reyes comes with as much if not more risk. As much as people make of Prince's size he isn't so much fat as just plain big. He has never been injured and plays every day. Perhaps Prince won't age well but age related issues are a few years away even if they do set in earlier than other players. Reyes has already had a couple significant injury years and plays a more demanding position. So the injury worry is pretty much the same if not worse for Reyes than Prince.

I could see the Mets going after him instead of Reyes and building around him. Don't know why Cecil's words should be taken seriously though. He has no more insight on this than those of us here.

[CheezWizHed]

If they just want a name-drop for the article, they would be better interviewing Sessile Fielder instead of Cecil Fielder... http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[davego]

"I'd be embarrassed if I was a writer, and the best source I could find was an idiotic gambling addict who's been irrelevant for over 10 years."

 

...this made me laugh...a lot. Thanks X!

[fondybrewfan]

In other news:

 

When I asked my pet fish where Prince might sign he kept giving the same facial expression: OOOOOOOOO

 

I assume that means the Orioles.

 

Or he really like Lyle Overbay

[greeg35]

We should pay Cecil to say that there is a 0% chance of Prince signing with the Brewers...that might increase the odds of Prince signing with the Brewers a little bit.

[JoeHova]

Cecil Fielder: Prince is my son, please put me in the paper

[GoudaBrew]

Cecil Fielder: "There may not be an NFL season in 2011."

[ECpackers]

lol, thats why prince dont talk 2 his father.

[Nottso]

lol, thats why prince dont talk 2 his father.

That's why Prince doesn't speak TO his father.

I fixed it for you. I'm far from being the forum police but "AOL speak" has been frowned upon here ever since I can remember. Just thought I'd let you know.

[Invader3K]

1B isn't really a position of need for the Mets, either.

[Point Beer Is Best]

but they may have a shot at signing this winter's biggest free agent.

 

 

I'm really confused - did Albert Pujols sign an extension? Or are they talking about physically the biggest? I love me some Prince, and he's having the better year, but Pujols is still the best player in the game.

Either way, Cecil Fielder has about as much insight into what Prince is thinking about in regards to his future as my cat does.

[DannoMac21]

lol, thats why prince dont talk 2 his father.

That's why Prince doesn't speak TO his father.

I fixed it for you. I'm far from being the forum police but "AOL speak" has been frowned upon here ever since I can remember. Just thought I'd let you know.

LOL really? My goodness...that's not far from forum police at all. Substituting "speak" for "talk".

[Nottso]

lol, thats why prince dont talk 2 his father.

That's why Prince doesn't speak TO his father.

I fixed it for you. I'm far from being the forum police but "AOL speak" has been frowned upon here ever since I can remember. Just thought I'd let you know.

LOL really? My goodness...that's not far from forum police at all. Substituting "speak" for "talk".

Substituting "speak" for "talk" was an accident, as was substituting "doesn't" for "don't". I guess my fingers can't help but type things in the same manner in which I'd say them. I wasn't trying to correct his grammar, I was attempting to lightly point out that substituting "2" for "to" and things of that nature have generally been frowned upon by the bosses here (thank God).

My question to you is, did you really "laugh out loud?" If so, you must be very easily amused.

 

[JJHardy7]

I'm with you Nottso.

 

Also, probably not major news, but the baseball insider down here on the local sports station (Seth Everett) is pretty convinced Prince is going to be a Cub. I hate to say it, but that makes a lot more sense than the Mets right now...but that still sucks. He's said it multiple times and thinks it is pretty much a slam dunk.

[craigharmann]

The best thing if Prince were to go to the Cubs is what would happen when Big Z goes all Craaa-Z. Heavyweight title fight there!!

[Nottso]

It seems like the Cubs fans as well as their local media-coverage guys always think they're getting whomever is the "hot" free agent to be at any given time. I sure hope they're wrong about this one.

[JimH5]

Nothing wrong with a dad trying to generate some buzz for his son.

 

But most people have to understand that the Mets are hurting financially, and will likely not be players for someone who is going to get huge money.

 

Plus the legacy of Mo Vaughn isn't forgotten among the Mets' faithful.

[BREWCREW5]

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That's why Prince doesn't speak TO his father.

And typing in capital letters is against forum rules. (thank God)

[TheCrew07]

I'm not sure why Nottso is getting any flak, he was on the mark with forum policy. If wasn't him it would have been someone else.

[logan82]

JimH5]Nothing wrong with a dad trying to generate some buzz for his son.

In a normal situation I would agree. In this case I am skeptical about what's in it for Cecil.

[Thurston Fluff]

Plus the legacy of Mo Vaughn isn't forgotten among the Mets' faithful.

 

Totally forgot about that. While I don't equate the two I can see how the Met faithful would. Same goes for the ownership.

 

Also, probably not major news, but the baseball insider down here on the local sports station (Seth Everett) is pretty convinced Prince is going to be a Cub. I hate to say it, but that makes a lot more sense than the Mets right now...but that still sucks. He's said it multiple times and thinks it is pretty much a slam dunk.

 

Any issues the Mets may have about Mo Vaughn Would be double with the Cubs. They need a 1st baseman and could build around him but their current problems are due to handing out expansive long term deals to players who are not worth their contracts half way through. I wouldn't be surprised if there is more interest in the media and fans than the ownership.