Wow... espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/74982 ... 214m-offer

Wow... espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/74982 ... 214m-offer

Indeed. That's a big outlay considering Cabrera's there but with V-Mart out and Verlander likely to only be there for a few more years the window is now. Their division is looking a bit weak and getting home should see them home again.

Does anybody think this figure will be topped? No NL team is going to go that long without the DH role so that means it's back to the Orioles (surely can't compete with that), Mariners (surely too expensive) and Rangers. If I was the Rangers I'd do it because Pujols will tail off before Fielder and Hamilton is too injury prone to be looking towards him for the next five years (he's also a couple of years older than Prince).

I think the Mariners would be better waiting a couple of years for when the Rangers and Angels start to slow down whilst their pitching matures along with Montero. Build for two years time, particularly because the Royals are supposed to be primed for a run in 2013 if their prospects work out.

Fielder at the Tigers could make the AL postseason exciting next year if it's the Yankees/Red Sox, Tigers, Rangers, Angels get through.

I've only just read that the Astros will be moving from the National league to the American League after next season.The fans arn't happy and I don't blame them,if you've grown up watching one type of baseball it'll be strange for them getting used to watching DH's and no pitchers batting all the time and not just during inter league games.

As for Fielder joining the American league aswell as Pujols it just means to me the Al title will be down to the big spenders while Philly will be favourites in the NL anybody could make it to the world series as it's wide open in that league.

The Marlins look good. Pujols leaving the Cardinals and Fielder kleaving leaves the NL central wide open.

It does. It's there for the taking almost. No excuses really (bar injuries but that's the same for everybody). I wouldn't write off the Cards though. Despite losing Pujols and La Russa I don't know what the new guy is like. He could be every bit as good which would be bad news lol.

I haven't really seen much of Latos so can't really comment with that much authority about his game. He sounds like he has 200+ innings in him and if we can get that out of him, Arroyo and Cueto we could have a serious shot at the pennant. The Phillies rotation is still ace but that batting line up is getting a bit creaky whilst in the NL West the Giants should be thereabouts but can't say about the Diamondbacks or Dodgers. Bit more of a lottery baseball and there's usually at least one surprise team a year. Hope it's not the Pirates because I would prefer the division games to be easier. Should be an interesting year for the Reds.

Normally I don't that much of interest in the AL barring checking out headlines but I can't wait for the play offs on that side. If, as expected, it's the Yankees, Tigers, Rangers and then one of Red Sox, Rays, Angels, it could be pretty explosive.

Fantasy league is set-up, details below.

League Name - MLB RLFANS

password - jeter2

Draft date - March 18th 19.00 pm.

Great stuff. Can't say for sure I'll be entering this year but thanks for sorting bud.

No probs, if not full it will just go public.

im definatly involved in this but must admit this is my weakest american sport knowledge wise so im not expectin much. Whats the format mark??

Same as NBA one.

Should be good for this folks. Excited already with spring training in full flow now. Hopefully we can stay in contention till at least late September this year.

We are looking very strong. Gone from an average rotation to a deeeeeeep rotation.

1. CC
2. Kuroda
3. Petitte
4. Pineda
5. Nova
6. Hughes
7. Garcia

1 - Jeter ss
2 - Granderson cf
3 - Cano 2b
4 - Teixera 1b
5 - A-Rod 3b
6 - Swisher rf
7 - Martin c
8 - Ibanez/ Andruw Jones DH
9 - Gardner lf

Still have the great Rivera as well closing the door on the backend.

Mark is there anyway that we can change this because I defo won't be able to participate because of the Saints-Leeds clash. I've dropped an invite to some others, including Chris who won last year. Not heard back from them yet because I've only just emailed them and noticed the clash today lol. Later in the evening is fine by me but given it can take a couple of hours I can be flexible around others timings although before 8.30pm is a struggle on Mon, Tues and Thurs for me.

EDIT: Just got replies. Chris is defo interested and Jon is but dependent upon time. Sorry for late notification but if I'd be following the dates of games I'd probably noticed earlier lol.

Id be interested again much like McL if it was a little later. I can't join the group because i need a number instead of a name? Silly thing!

How about next Sunday instead?