Albert Pujols (Official Thread)

[Brutus1]

Smart move by the Cards to stay away from those type of numbers
for a 31 year old player.

 

[swopes6]

Sucks but the Cards can go out and get probably 2 good players, maybe some pitching, for that money. Good luck to Pujols.

 

[starBUCKS]

Angels overpaid so they didn't lose out... again.

 

[Jake]

The Angels will likely regret that deal during the last few years, although the DH could prolong his career and the attendance when he approaches career milestones won't hurt, either.

 

[Mike80]

Anyone else feel they made this deal knowing they wouldn't be paying him for all 10 years?

 

[Jake]

Anyone else feel they made this deal knowing they wouldn't be paying him for all 10 years?

Unless they trade him they don't have a choice. MLB contracts are guaranteed, unlike the NFL.

 

[Mike80]

Unless they trade him they don't have a choice. MLB contracts are guaranteed, unlike the NFL.

I'm aware of the fact.

 

[Brutus1]

I'm pretty sure he also got a no trade in the deal.

Edit: yep, a full no trade.

Angels also blow $75 Mil on CJ Wilson. (5 yr)

 

[Buckeye513]

$250m for a "31-year old". I'm guessing they're hoping for some of that Barry Bonds HR chase mojo towards the end like the Yankees with A-Rod's ridiculous deal.

 

[Jake]

I'm aware of the fact.

Then what are you asking?

Are you suggesting he's going to retire before his contract is up? If I wanted to try to read minds I'd get married, again.

 

[southcampus]

Smart move by the Cards to stay away from those type of numbers
for a 31 year old player.

Allegedly. No way he's really only 31.

 

[Bucklion]

327.5 million for 2 players? I have never understood the Angels, and I still don't. Pujols is obviously a great player, but this looks like the Rangers with ARoid to me.

 

[TooTall]

Thank god, now he won't terrorize the Reds anymore. He belongs in the AL.

 

[MaxBuck]

The term "more money than sense" seems to apply here.

 

[NFBuck]

Incredibly idiotic. Angels are going to be kicking themselves in 3-4 years. Add on overpaying for Wilson and this is just mind boggling...