Prince's new Rangers number

[rufusandherschel]

"I personally feel though that his number 84 has nothing to do with the Tigers last championship. It might be a happy coincidence (in his eyes) but I highly highly doubt he chose a number to insult a team and fan base that he no longer plays for." JoeTiger83

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[Roady]

Fielder was the 2nd best hitter on the team and Detroit fans are happy to see him go and to get Kinsler who will be lucky to hit .250 with 13 HR's.
I really don't understand it.
Remind me again what Cabrera hit in the post season.

[swainer]

Fielder was the 2nd best hitter on the team and Detroit fans are happy to see him go and to get Kinsler who will be lucky to hit .250 with 13 HR's.
I really don't understand it.
Remind me again what Cabrera hit in the post season.

I was not happy to see him go. It was smart to shed that crazy contract but I'm bummed he's gone. Miggy couldn't walk and still out performed Prince though. Oh and he hit .262 I believe.

I agree that he probably didn't choose 84 to snub the Tigers. If so, he'll have to change his number to 14 next year!!!! Bazinga!!!!

Peace!

John

[mbrieve]

I was not happy to see him go. It was smart to shed that crazy contract but I'm bummed he's gone. Miggy couldn't walk and still out performed Prince though. Oh and he hit .262 I believe.

This pretty much sums it up. I didn't have any animosity towards Prince (and he was my 3-year-old son's favorite player). I think most fans saw the contract as an anchor around our necks. Nobody wants to see Scherzer or Miggy leave and Prince being shipped off makes many fans believe those two will now stay (although, that is yet to be seen). Also, the postseason comments struck a lot of people the wrong way.

Postseason - 24 games played for the Tigers, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, .195 batting average (and some atrocious baserunning).

Again, I'm not happy to see him go, but I think it was the right move for our team.

[Roady]

I can understand the contract standpoint.
Just remember that the Tigers are just as responsible for that. Many said it was too much for a player that was on the decline.
Still, he was the 2nd best hitter on the team even with a decline.