Fielder: Needs reality check

[kingofdetroit57]

so we don't care about runs? we don't care about errors? Damn, did I imagine all the talk on this board about this team's poor defense? which Prince is one of the worst defenders at first base? I just can't believe that some think that him losing 30 pounds wouldn't help him field better.

His defense looked fine to me in the WS. He's never been, nor is he gonna be a good defender no matter what he weighs, but he's not horrid either. Beyond that, he's probably not going to be in the field much after VMart is done here. Fielder is our DH of the future. At that point, he can be riding a Jazzy scooter around the bases at quarter throttle instead of trotting after his home runs for all I care.

 

[hungry]

Dumbest conversation ever.

Yeah, because I can't imagine that any sane person would think that Prince couldn't stand to shed a few pounds. Yep, maybe he should go out and eat some pizzas and drink some beers, because being in shape has no effect on the sport of baseball.

Then we have somebody making a stupid comment that I must like skinny dudes. Yep, pretty dumb.

 

[hungry]

His defense looked fine to me in the WS. He's never been, nor is he gonna be a good defender no matter what he weighs, but he's not horrid either. Beyond that, he's probably not going to be in the field much after VMart is done here. Fielder is our DH of the future. At that point, he can be riding a Jazzy scooter around the bases at quarter throttle instead of trotting after his home runs for all I care.

His fielding is horrible. It was horrible all season. I guess you missed the part where he has stated over and over that he doesn't want to DH. I think him getting in better shape would affect that.

 

[mgoblue030703]

I don't really worry about Prince's weight either. A guy that contributes that much offensively for this team is not someone I am going to worry about. Does he have flaws? Sure...but every player has a hole or two in their game. That dude goes hard 100% of the time though, and watching the way he hustles down the line, I would almost bet he is faster than Cabrera. I don't know this for sure because I NEVER see Cabrera run hard, but I would like to see them race each other. Prince can run for a big dude.

 

[byco42]

Dude, he can be 4fuckin50 for all I care. If he can still hit .300, drive in 100, hit 30HRs and plays 162 games, that's all that matters.

And that's the attitude of the Detroit Tigers until his numbers slide. If Prince weighed 235, he'd be a better ballplayer.

 

[kingofdetroit57]

And that's the attitude of the Detroit Tigers until his numbers slide. If Prince weighed 235, he'd be a better ballplayer.

I agree that losing some of the fat would help him like it did with Miggy, but you and I just disagree on the number, Byco. I don't think losing weight is suddenly going to jack his average up. He's a violent swinger with quick hands, and he relies on his size to pack a punch. That's what he's paid the big bucks for. I think he'd be ideal around 250lbs. Anything below that and I think you start to lose some of the power we signed him for.

 

[hungry]

I agree that losing some of the fat would help him like it did with Miggy, but you and I just disagree on the number, Byco. I don't think losing weight is suddenly going to jack his average up. He's a violent swinger with quick hands, and he relies on his size to pack a punch. That's what he's paid the big bucks for. I think he'd be ideal around 250lbs. Anything below that and I think you start to lose some of the power we signed him for.

I agree with the 250. He could still lose 70 pounds of fat to achieve 250, though with the addition of some muscle.

I'm not saying he should be skinny. He can still be a fairly large 250, but right now I'd bet he's closing in on 300 and that's just a little over-the-top.

 

[tonyballs]

so next time I see someone talking about his defense, I expect all of you to jump all over that guy. OK

I know he wasn't brought here for his defense. So should you..

 

[tonyballs]

Yeah, I'm attracted to skinny dudes. What a stupid comment.

I don't expect him to be skinny. Being 250 would be skinny? Are you into fat dudes? You must be. You must be sexually attracted to fat dudes. That's it.

BA is the only thing that matters in baseball. I learn something new everyday.

That's cool. The only thing you got out of that was BA. Case closed...next.

 

[tonyballs]

And that's the attitude of the Detroit Tigers until his numbers slide. If Prince weighed 235, he'd be a better ballplayer.

How do you know?

 

[hungry]

That's cool. The only thing you got out of that was BA. Case closed...next.

so you are into fat dudes, case closed on that one.

"good enough"

I'm not interested in that

"improving"

Yeah, I'll take that. There is always room for improvement and if you showed a pic of Prince Fielder to any sane person and asked them if they could think of any room for improvement for him, I think you'd know what most of them would say and it wouldn't be, "Well, isn't he good enough?"

 

[Mitchrapp]

How do you know?

Because it helped Demon, oh wait..weight has no baring on BA or HR or driving in runs.

 

[spockmaster]

who gives a fuck? he hit .313/.412/.528/.940 with a wOBA of .398 and wRC+ of 153 this year. i dont give a flying fuck what he weighs as long as he keeps hitting like this.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I'm actually hoping he jumps up to 4 bills.

 

[tonyballs]

so you are into fat dudes, case closed on that one.

"good enough"

I'm not interested in that

"improving"

Yeah, I'll take that. There is always room for improvement and if you showed a pic of Prince Fielder to any sane person and asked them if they could think of any room for improvement for him, I think you'd know what most of them would say and it wouldn't be, "Well, isn't he good enough?"

Yep, you got it, fuckstick. You nailed it on the head. You call me stupid? You're a fn moron.

As for your obsession with Fielders weight. He's been fat his whole life, you putz. He was fat as a kid and played baseball...he moved on to the next level. He was fat in highschool...he moved on to the next level - THE PROS.

Get over it. Losing weight doesn't make you a better baseball player. Would he feel more comfortable? Sure...maybe. Doesn't mean he'd be better as a player. You have no proof it works. Players lose weight and regret it or players gain weight and regret it. I'll take his numbers all day at the weight he's at. He was brought here to bash and drive in runs. Not for his defense, you clueless idiot.

 

[tonyballs]

who gives a fuck? he hit .313/.412/.528/.940 with a wOBA of .398 and wRC+ of 153 this year. i dont give a flying fuck what he weighs as long as he keeps hitting like this.

Exactly.

 

[hungry]

Yep, you got it, fuckstick. You nailed it on the head. You call me stupid? You're a fn moron.

As for your obsession with Fielders weight. He's been fat his whole life, you putz. He was fat as a kid and played baseball...he moved on to the next level. He was fat in highschool...he moved on to the next level - THE PROS.

Get over it. Losing weight doesn't make you a better baseball player. Would he feel more comfortable? Sure...maybe. Doesn't mean he'd be better as a player. You have no proof it works. Players lose weight and regret it or players gain weight and regret it. I'll take his numbers all day at the weight he's at. He was brought here to bash and drive in runs. Not for his defense, you clueless idiot.

You're just mad, because I figured out you love to masturbate to nude pics of Prince Fielder.

You're a fool to think that he has no room for improvement or you're just mad, because you're a fatass, too.

He's been fat his whole life? Well, then maybe its time to finally get a handle on that

 

[hungry]

Exactly.

Yep, who cares if he can't run for shit? Who cares if he can't bend over and pick up a baseball on the ground? Yeah, Who cares if he can't run over and catch a pop foul? Who cares if he's thrown out at home when one extra step would've scored a run? Who cares when he tries to run to 2nd on what should be a double, he falls flat on his face and bounces past the bag and gets tagged out? I mean, who cares about that shit?

 

[tonyballs]

You're just mad, because I figured out you love to masturbate to nude pics of Prince Fielder.

You're a fool to think that he has no room for improvement or you're just mad, because you're a fatass, too.

He's been fat his whole life? Well, then maybe its time to finally get a handle on that

Bahahahahahaaaaaaaa!! Send him your P90X workout kit then, you fn dumbass.

Get a handle on what? His multi millions and HOF career if he keeps this up? You're an idiot...go away, retard.

 

[tonyballs]

Yep, who cares if he can't run for shit? Who cares if he can't bend over and pick up a baseball on the ground? Yeah, Who cares if he can't run over and catch a pop foul? Who cares if he's thrown out at home when one extra step would've scored a run? Who cares when he tries to run to 2nd on what should be a double, he falls flat on his face and bounces past the bag and gets tagged out? I mean, who cares about that shit?

Again, you miss the whole reason why he was brought here. He's never been a runner, he won't steal bases and he's always been a bad baserunner.

Losing weight doesn't guarantee you to be a better defensive player.

He can't catch pop fouls? really? OK!! ...lol.

He shouldn't have tried to go home. He should have known that and that clown Lamont should have as well. Fail!

NOBODY cares but YOU.

OFFENSIVE numbers is what i care about. HR's, RBI's, BA, and getting on base by BB's and HBP's is what counts.

You're dismissed. Thank you..