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Fielder: Good things come to those who wait

January 24, 2012 By

It took awhile, but former Milwaukee Brewers slugging 1st baseman Prince Fielder has a free agent deal with the Detroit Tigers.

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Fielder signed a 9-year deal worth $214-million.

It’s the fourth richest contract in Major League Baseball history, behind the previous deals signed by Alex Rodriguez with the Rangers and then the Yankees, as well as the deal Albert Pujols got from the Angels this offseason.

It was thought that the Washington Nationals had the inside track, but Fielder instead is headed for Detroit. 

The Brewers will get compensation in the form of a first round draft pick from the Tigers, number 27 in the upcoming draft.  The Brewers own the 28th pick already and they’ll also get a supplemental first rounder.

Fielder’s deal will average $23.8-million, just shy of the $24-million per season that the Angels will pay Pujols.

The Tigers became a player when they lost DH Victor Martinez to a torn ACL.

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Ramirez signs on with Brewers for three years

December 14, 2011 By

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez to a three-year deal with an option for 2015.  Ramirez passed his physical earlier in the day.

AUDIO: GM Doug Melvin on Aramis Ramirez :22

Ramirez hit .306 with 26 home runs and 93 rbi’s in 149 games with the Chicago Cubs last season.  He produced his ninth season with 25 or more home runs and his eighth season with 90 or more rbi’s. [Read more...]

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Brewers set to sign Cubs free agent Ramirez

December 12, 2011 By

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly set to sign Cubs free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez, pending a physical.  Ramirez is considered the top free agent third baseman on the market.

Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal is reporting Ramirez could get between $34 million and $37 million dollars. 

Ramirez hit .306 with 26 homers and 93 rbi’s in 149 games in 2011, his 9th season with the Cubs.

Ramirez has a lifetime .270 average and .503 slugging percentage at Miller Park, hitting 15 homers and 25 doubles there. 

The Brewers are looking for some offensive help, expecting to lose Prince Fielder in free agency.  Ramirez would play third base for the Brewers.  Milwaukee third basemen last season combined to his .215 with 11 homers, 30 doubles and 67 rbi’s.

The Brewers are expected to announce the deal once Ramirez passes his physical.

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Brewers offer arbitration to a pair

November 23, 2011 By

The Milwaukee Brewers today offered arbitration to first baseman Prince Fielder and pitcher Francisco Rodriguez.  The move allows them to gain draft pick compensation if Fielder and Rodriguez sign elsewhere.

The Brewers declined to offer arbitration to shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt.

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Braun, Fielder win Silver Slugger awards

November 3, 2011 By

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun and first baseman Prince Fielder each earned Silver Slugger awards on Wednesday. The award is presented to the top offensive player at each position in both leagues.  It’s the fourth straight Silver Slugger award for Braun, which is a franchise record.  Fielder won his second Silver Slugger award.  The first came back in 2007.

Braun hit .332 with 33 home runs and 111 runs batted in this season.  He led the NL with a .597 slugging percentage and finished in the top six in the NL in 11 different offensive categories. Fielder hit .299 with 38 homers and 120 rbi’s this past season.  His 38 homers ranked second in the National League.

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