"The Angels signing of Albert Pujols to a 10-year, $254 million contract begins a slow game of musical chairs for a slew of first basemen.

The Angels now may have a surplus, which could benefit the Cubs as they are preparing for more speculation Prince Fielder is on their radar.

"I'm kind of in the musical chairs game," agent Scott Boras said. "I kind of find I only need one chair."

That chair belongs to Fielder, whom Boras likely will attempt to make one of the three richest men in baseball history, just behind Alex Rodriguez and Pujols. The Marlins and Cardinals could afford to sign Fielder using the money they offered to Pujols, the Marlins already may have allocated it elsewhere. The Rangers may want to make a splash to rival the one the division-rival Angels made at winter meetings Thursday. The Mariners also are expected to be in the mix."