1
If speculation that the Cubs are not very involved in Fielder talks is based only on Sveum's comments, then I call shenanigans on that.
For one, Sveum is the manager, not the GM. While he's in the loop on player & personnel moves, he's not making 'em.
For two, his comment 'We haven't had any talks with Prince. We haven't had any conversations' is really meaningless. The negotiation is with Boras, not Prince.
I think Sveum's trying to put up a smokescreen to cool the M's from ratcheting Fielder's price up too high.