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Boras isn't negotiating yet, he is still trying to whip up interest and in that he's failing. So that still leaves Seattle in control because they have far more payroll flexibility and willpower when it comes to signing Fielder. The M's can easily outbid the Rangers because the Rangers can't offer much money the first three years.
That's why Fitzsimmons' idea of giving an opt out after 3 years won't work. Texas can't pay him very much in those early years which means it doesn't do anything for Fielder. Jon Daniels is taking all of that into account when he says that signing Prince is very unlikely so he should be taken at his word.