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The Cubs are the early front-runners to sign Prince Fielder, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. But in the words of one executive, agent Scott Boras can usually “pull a rabbit out of his hat” for his top free agent clients, so other teams are very much in the mix for the 27-year-old free agent. Here’s the latest:

• It looks like the Cubs and Mariners are Fielder’s most serious suitors, Rosenthal reports.
  
• The Cubs don’t want to give Fielder a ten-year deal and would be more comfortable with a six or seven-year term.
  
• The Rangers and Marlins won’t bid on Fielder, according to Rosenthal’s sources. The Orioles may only be a viable suitor for Fielder if he lacks other options.
  
• Boras wants an opt-out clause for Fielder, Rosenthal reports.
  

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