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I like Fielder a lot (heck, I even liked his dad!), mostly because it means we must then plug all our young guys in and put them in the lineup, day-to-day, next to The Prince of Big Air.
But I think I like an Ethier, for half as much, more.  In two of the last four seasons he has been Fielder's equal, OPS+ wise.  He whacks out 130+OPS seasons lke clock-work, all while playing in a pitcher's park  He also brings a golden glove.
I could REALLY like that kind of acquisition.
I have a natural resistance to putting all your eggs in any basket.  If Fielder busts (not quite likely, I admit) or has a steep age-weight related decline (possible) then you are basically shot, as far as making other spendy deals, at least until the Fielder contract expires.  Silva and Bradley showed us that risk.
4 years for $45M?  Would that light Ethier's fire if a Dodger deal could be made?  If so, I'm all in.
He isn't as flashy as Fielder, but every other year he is nearly the player.