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Topnotchsy
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It's at times like this, when the focus of baseball is all elsewhere, when I like to consider some of the players who may be sliding under the radar at the moment.
One guy I've been thinking about is Prince Fielder. He's a 5 time All-Star (in 8 seasons) with 285 homers and an OPS+ of 141. He never misses a game, and plays for one of the best teams in baseball. Along with Miggy he comprises arguably the most fearsome middle of the line-up in baseball.
This season though, was a serious down year. After 2 great years he went just .279/25/106. One thing about the season was that he was going through a divorce, something that I've read really wore on him. He's not quite 30 yet and is signed for 6 more years, but one wonders whether his body will break down early due to his weight like Mo Vaughn did (although Vaughn missed time throughout his career so it may be an unfair comparison.)
When it comes to hitting Fielder's numbers are in line with HOFers like Eddie Murray. Before 30 and he already has 285 homers, 980 RBI's and over 1300 hits, meaning that if he can play until he is close to 40, he could hit some serious milestones.
How do you think his career plays out? I definitely could see him bouncing back and having a few more really great seasons although I wonder whether he will hold up to reach the big milestones. He averages 35 homers a year (though it's been lower the last few years). At that pace he could reach 500 homers by age 35, although more reasonable would be 36-37.
I figured he's worth a shot at recessed prices and picked this card below up for $215, less than raw's were getting not all that long ago. I think he's worth a flyer at current prices. What do you think of him both as a player and as far as his cards?
One guy I've been thinking about is Prince Fielder. He's a 5 time All-Star (in 8 seasons) with 285 homers and an OPS+ of 141. He never misses a game, and plays for one of the best teams in baseball. Along with Miggy he comprises arguably the most fearsome middle of the line-up in baseball.
This season though, was a serious down year. After 2 great years he went just .279/25/106. One thing about the season was that he was going through a divorce, something that I've read really wore on him. He's not quite 30 yet and is signed for 6 more years, but one wonders whether his body will break down early due to his weight like Mo Vaughn did (although Vaughn missed time throughout his career so it may be an unfair comparison.)
When it comes to hitting Fielder's numbers are in line with HOFers like Eddie Murray. Before 30 and he already has 285 homers, 980 RBI's and over 1300 hits, meaning that if he can play until he is close to 40, he could hit some serious milestones.
How do you think his career plays out? I definitely could see him bouncing back and having a few more really great seasons although I wonder whether he will hold up to reach the big milestones. He averages 35 homers a year (though it's been lower the last few years). At that pace he could reach 500 homers by age 35, although more reasonable would be 36-37.
I figured he's worth a shot at recessed prices and picked this card below up for $215, less than raw's were getting not all that long ago. I think he's worth a flyer at current prices. What do you think of him both as a player and as far as his cards?
