There has never been a $16mm DH.
If they make their decision based on past markets, then they will look at Vlad.
2010: Hit .300/.345/.496 with 29 HR, 115 RBI for Texas.
2011: Signed a contract with BAL for 1 year/$8mm.
There are plenty of comparable DH's (Napoli, Vlad), and none of them have even sniffed $12mm, much less $16mm.