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Despite his size, Tigers' Fielder likes to run

John Lowe Detroit Free Press

Last updated Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 5:25pm

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Prince Fielder doesn't just want to hit.

He wants to run.

All the way home.

"Baserunning is a big part of the game, and that's another part of my job," said Fielder, a former Ogden Raptor. "I think I should drive in runs, but if I have the opportunity to score, I like to, because you want everybody to score for you when you're hitting."

That's how a hitter gets RBI.

"So I think it's only fair to try to do the best I can to score for the guys behind me because I want the same in return," Fielder said.

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(Matt Slocum/The Associated Press)
In this Oct. 13, 2011 file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder smiles during batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. A person familiar with the negotiations says Fielder and the Detroit Tigers are nearing agreement on a nine-year contract worth about $200 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, because talks are ongoing.

Ex-Raptor Fielder and Tigers agree on 9-year deal

Noah Trister The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 5:51pm

DETROIT -- Free agent first baseman Prince Fielder and the Detroit Tigers agreed Tuesday on a nine-year, $214 million contract that fills the AL Central champions' need for a power hitter, a person familiar with the deal said.

CBS first reported the agreement. Fielder began his pro career with the Ogden Raptors.

The person told the Associated Press that the deal was subject to a physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract was not yet complete.

Detroit boldly stepped up in the Fielder sweepstakes after the recent knee injury to star Victor Martinez. A week ago, the Tigers announced that the productive designated hitter could miss the entire season after tearing his left ACL.

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