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Prince Fielder Rumors: Chicago Cubs Still In The Mix

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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