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when that person is probably 80lbs over weight.  I probably would of been on your side a year ago but seeing what Adam Dunn has done coming over to the American League has me scared. 
If I'm spending big money on a free agent this year (as if they will  be interested in coming) I'd be more inclined to go after Reyes.  He'd be a huge upgrade over Ryan (who I have nothing against).
As far as farm systems to replace Smoak in 5 years I'm afraid you'd have to replace both Smoak and Fielder and that is not an easy thing to do.
Berkman is having as good a year as Fielder.  I'm surprised by that but the numbers do a pretty good job of supporting this statement.  And as far as the names listed above who you are comparing to Berkman I don't think anyone of those guys were ever in his league.  Berkman is having his best season by OPS + he's ever had.  Not a bad option in my mind. 
If the M's go out and sign Fielder I'll be as excited as anyone (it's not my money) but it's a big risk.  He'll be a blast to watch and if the M's increase their budget this year and beyond then I would reconsider but there's not much evidence of that happeing.