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Infield chatter and out-there comments about Max Scherzer's departure from Detroit are being tossed around social media as fans put their spin on the news.
We're not sports talk radio, but even Deadline can't keep off the field. Here's a sampling from Facebook, Twitter and a blog:
► "Hangover" regrets: Will the Nationals look at Scherzer's fat salary down the line the same way a hungover man looks at that empty bottle of Scotch the morning after? Absolutely. . . . The Washington Nationals, today, couldn't care less about what Max Scherzer is able to give them five years from now, much less seven. It's always about winning now. -- Greg Eno, Bless You Boys
► "Bet on himself:" Scherzer loss is a blow. Good for him -- bet on himself and won. -- Bob Wojnowski, The Detroit News (in tweet)
► "I'll miss you:" It's sad to see him go, but it is a business. He does have a family and its his choice. I'll miss you Max, good luck in Washington. -- Jeremy Lopez Dinnan of Clio, Mich.
► We're paying: Max Scherzer is the reason fans have to pay $18 to eat a slice of pizza and drink a coke. -- Chris Palmer, Detroit pastor
► "His arm will be Jello:" Give him a year or two. His arm will be Jello the way he throws so hard every single time. . . . Give him the $210 million . We will get somebody younger, better and cheaper. -- Becky Inchauste
► "He will be missed:" Great pitcher. He will be missed in Detroit. -- Richard Quinn
► "He won's last:" Good riddance, it's all about money to these players anymore not the game, he won't last another 7 years. -- Roger Lucas
► Overpriced: Too much money for a 6-inning pitcher. -- Richard Sarffe
Max Scherzer will be getting $15 million a year long after he's done pitching. Smart dude.
— Bill Shea (@Bill_Shea19) January 19, 2015
► "Dim-witted" critics: People who call him greedy are pretty dim-witted. Do you consider yourself "greedy" for taking the 100K salary over the 70K salary? Business is about maximizing your earning potential. . . . Good luck Max! -- Joseph Hicks
► They deserve big bucks: Police, firefighters ,EMS and the military should have contracts like that rather than ballplayers! -- Orval McAlister
► Still a fan: I won't give up my season tickets over it. -- Kevin Edwards
The idea that Scherzer "turned his back" on the Tigers is akin to anyone "turning a back" on a previous employer when a better job arrives.
— Lynn G. Henning (@Lynn_Henning) January 19, 2015
► "Free agency sucks:" Free agency has ruined professional sports. It sucks. With that being said, I'm glad the Tigers didn't budge on him. -- Paull Bell
