Yep I think holding onto Johnson is key as there don't seem to be many improvements in terms of 2B via free agency, unless we want Aaron Hill back which i think is unlikely.
Fielder would bring instant credibility to the Jays. Escobar, Bautista, Fielder, Lawrie and Arencibia would be an intimidating group of hitters. Lind does present a pretty glaring weakness in the Jays line up and Fielder would be a humongous improvement, plus the Jays wouldn't have a tough time moving Lind as he has trade value and a reasonable contract. Having said that I just don't see it happening.
Maybe he ends up with the Giants who desperately need offense and love a big HR hitter or the Dodgers who lack a decent 1B. Or maybe some wildcard team like the Mariners just opens up their pocketbooks and give him a kings ransom. It will be interesting.
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