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And he has already drafted and watched the one missing piece of this team blossom into a premier hitting talent. Z benefitted HUGE by betting on Fielder.
Of all the players who Z could conceivably acquire over the next 3 years, is their anyone you could reasonably assume Jack would prefer to ink to a long term contract like this ( Pujols excluded)?
Fielder would legitimize the offense, allow everyone else to relax into their game, and would energize the fanbase.
Also, when was the last time none of NYY, NYM, LAD, or Boston were considered possibilities for one of the top two FA of ANY offseason?!
With Texas and LAAA also looking unlikely, Z has what seems like a unique opportunity to get Fielder, again.