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Originally Posted by Flames in 07
I would be surprised. He brings 2 draft pics in an brand new era where draft picks just became much more valuable. It would make more sense to bring up a Las Vegas player that had little future, just to secure the pics.
And Fielder makes no sense. AA represents a changing of the removal of athletes and scouts and replacing them with academics, statisticians and otherwise bright people. Long term big money deals rarely work out. And AA points out that buying big names makes more sense as seasons develop, where you know your position in the standings, you know more about your injury situation and how your prospects are developing. Basically you are working with much more information.
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AA is also known for exploring every option available. Its possible that they like Fielder, and upon talking to him have found that it may be reasonable to sign him. Some of the major teams are not in the running for Fielder, and thus his price might not be as crazy as it could have been in another year. I still think its a slim chance though.