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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 16, 2011 14:57:30 GMT -5
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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 17, 2011 11:15:18 GMT -5
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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 17, 2011 18:08:09 GMT -5
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Post by All Day Peterson on Jan 17, 2011 18:41:28 GMT -5
Fat Albert deserves much more dough than A-Rod. I bet he gets his payday. Too bad the Twins cant afford him if he hits free agency.
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Post by BlackOps on Jan 17, 2011 18:44:36 GMT -5
Good, here's to hoping he hits free agency, because the Mets would be on of his only destinations. So, they're saying he's worth something like 7-190? He is worth 10-300, I can't imagine Pujols leaving 3-110 on the table as a "hometown discount." That isn't a hometown discount, it's just a slap in the face.
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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 17, 2011 18:45:52 GMT -5
Good, here's to hoping he hits free agency, because the Mets would be on of his only destinations. So, they're saying he's worth something like 7-190? He is worth 10-300, I can't imagine Pujols leaving 3-110 on the table as a "hometown discount." That isn't a hometown discount, it's just a slap in the face. Where would he play on the Mets? Or would you ditch Ike Davis?
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Post by BlackOps on Jan 17, 2011 18:56:55 GMT -5
Good, here's to hoping he hits free agency, because the Mets would be on of his only destinations. So, they're saying he's worth something like 7-190? He is worth 10-300, I can't imagine Pujols leaving 3-110 on the table as a "hometown discount." That isn't a hometown discount, it's just a slap in the face. Where would he play on the Mets? Or would you ditch Ike Davis? It was still questionable whether Davis would play first or right field nearly up until he reached the majors. He wouldn't be above average in right, but he has a great arm. Hell, when he was drafted they hadn't decided whether or not he'd be a pitcher or not. He's athletic enough to play either corner OF position, and sadly, he's probably a better hitter than Jason Bay is now. I think if an opportunity like Pujols comes along, Davis is completely expendable. They could easily get away with below average defense in right (which we already dealt with with Francoeur) if they added Pujols' offensive production. This has nothing to do with Davis. I really like him and think he could end up being a top first baseman, but Pujols is too valuable to not sign him because Ike Davis could maybe one day be half the player Pujols is. I suppose the other teams I'd expect to be at the top of the bid for Pujols are the Cubs and Angels. I don't think the Cards would let him play for the Cubs, nor do I think Pujols would allow himself to play for the Cubs. All that being said, he'll probably be playing with the Cardinals for a long time.
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Post by All Day Peterson on Jan 17, 2011 21:40:06 GMT -5
I dont think the Cardinals will keep him. I really dont think they can afford it. I think they have usually been pretty cheap, and havent been saving to keep Pujols lately. In 2009 they had 2 guys making 9 million or over. Right now they have six. I dont see them giving Albert much more than he is already making just because money is tight.
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Post by 2pac on Jan 17, 2011 22:11:40 GMT -5
Poo-holes is the best 1B in my lifetime. I would be shocked if the Cards don't find a way to keep him. They'd surely be disappointed if they don't.
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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 18, 2011 10:05:50 GMT -5
I just can't see the Cardinals letting Albert go. If they can afford guys like Berkman, Holliday, Carpenter, etc. then they have the money for Albert. How on earth would they explain to their fans that they let the biggest piece to the franchise go? You don't see the Rays getting rid of Longoria, or the Twins getting rid of Mauer, etc.
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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 27, 2011 19:57:09 GMT -5
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Post by Nyi28nhl on Jan 29, 2011 17:57:20 GMT -5
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Post by iPatriot on Jan 30, 2011 8:01:15 GMT -5
Pujols needs a bigger market than St. Louis. I'd be really surprised if the Cardinals are able to afford him at the close of the season unless the deal is structured so that don't take such a huge hit.
EDIT: Like BlackOps, I see the Mets as a certain front runner for Pujols' service. Would you really rather have Ike Davis if you could have Albert Pujols? Pfffft, I say. Pffffft!
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Post by All Day Peterson on Jan 31, 2011 10:50:09 GMT -5
Pujols needs a bigger market than St. Louis. I'd be really surprised if the Cardinals are able to afford him at the close of the season unless the deal is structured so that don't take such a huge hit. EDIT: Like BlackOps, I see the Mets as a certain front runner for Pujols' service. Would you really rather have Ike Davis if you could have Albert Pujols? Pfffft, I say. Pffffft! i agree. The cards have already spent too much money for their team. No way they can afford a raise for Pujols.
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Post by FootballFreak03 on Feb 2, 2011 21:13:38 GMT -5
It was reported I believe a week ago hes looking for 10 years and 300 (yep) Million. Any chances he receives that from any team?
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