Sun 1/15/12 11:45 AM

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram thinks that if the Rangers went after Prince Fielder, it likely would mean no long-term extension for Josh Hamilton. Wilson writes that the Rangers "might not be deciding between (Yu) Darvish and Fielder" but rather "which left-handed slugger they'd rather have -- Fielder or Hamilton." Hamilton is currently set to hit free agency following the 2012 season, but the outfielder and the team have both indicated a desire to hammer out a long-term extension before Opening Day. Perhaps, though, the Rangers might wind up deciding they'd rather have both Hamilton and Fielder for 2012 and the latter over the long haul.