Pujols Contract talks over, Where can he go???

[TNTtoys]

Re: Pujols Contract talks over, Where can he go???

I think if he wanted to be a Cardinal so badly, he would of signed by now

I disagree with this statement. I have to agree with Pujols standing his ground. The Cardinals reportedly offered him 8 years/168 million. At an average salary for the 8 years, this does not even put Pujols in the top 10 of all active players. Hell, Vernon Wells is making 23 million. Is this not a slap in the face of the game's best player -- to make a statement that after all he has done for the city of St. Louis, he's not even worth "top 10" status?
I think the Cardinals low-balled him and are going to pay dearly in the off-season once other teams enter the picture. Why didn't they just offer him $25 mil per year and be done with it? At that point, he would be the 2nd highest paid player in the game (and able to rationalize that he's not playing for the Yankees -- or he would be first).

[CampWest]

Re: Pujols Contract talks over, Where can he go???

Kansas City...

He played here in high school and college. His permanent residence is in KC area and he has lived in KC area for 15 years or so.

I cannot see any reason for him to go anywhere else...

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Pujols Contract talks over, Where can he go???

There are a few guys who hang out on Waveland Avenue who'd wet themselves from excitement if Pujols ended up as a Cub.

Dave Miedema

[cjclong]

Re: Pujols Contract talks over, Where can he go???

I would like for him to stay in St Louis. Maybe I am one of the few who is glad players like Musial (who was just awarded the medal of freedom), Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken played with one team their whole careers. They are loved by the fans and have a warm home to return to when they go to their old ballpark. Maybe there is something I am missing, but what is the real difference between $20 million and $23 million beside the ego of being the highest paid? After a point you really can't spend it and there isn't much to do with it execept hoard it in a saving or give it to charity. Believe it or not, there are things money can't buy and one is the bond between althletes who are truly loved and their fans

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Pujols Contract talks over, Where can he go???

I would like for him to stay in St Louis. Maybe I am one of the few who is glad players like Musial (who was just awarded the medal of freedom), Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Cal Ripken played with one team their whole careers. They are loved by the fans and have a warm home to return to when they go to their old ballpark. Maybe there is something I am missing, but what is the real difference between $20 million and $23 million beside the ego of being the highest paid? After a point you really can't spend it and there isn't much to do with it execept hoard it in a saving or give it to charity. Believe it or not, there are things money can't buy and one is the bond between althletes who are truly loved and their fans

Actually, even though I'd love to see him in Cubs pinstripes for 5 or 6 years, overall, my sentiments are similar to yours.

Dave Miedema