Former Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder hasn't yet decided where he'll play in 2012 and beyond, and while the waiting continues, Fox Sports' Jon Morosi a rundown of Fielder's potential landing spots. The Chicago Cubs are among the clubs with the strongest odds of nabbing Fielder, according to Morosi:
Almost by accident, the Cubs are Fielder’s most plausible suitor. Fielder wouldn’t need to switch leagues or divisions. He would be a force at Wrigley Field, where he owns a career 1.003 OPS. Fielder, who lives in the Orlando area, would prefer to play east of the Mississippi. The Cubs have a big payroll and must reinvigorate their fan base. There are no guarantees that a marriage will happen. But it would make a ton of sense.
Geography could be a sticking point, but given some of Fielder's prospects east of the Mississippi (Blue Jays, Orioles, Nationals), Chicago still could prove a more attractive destination.
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