Pujols

[Lateralus]

The deadline has passed and still no contract extension.

 

[EffEmDoubleyou]

I wouldn't worry too much if you are a Cardinals fan. I think that deadline was artificial. If they come to him in May and give him what he wants, he won't tell them to go away...and that means there is wiggle room. I'd also be encouraged by the fact that the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies have 1st base locked up for years. Other big clubs like the Angels and Dodgers don't seem inclined to break the bank like that for one guy. Pujols' market won't be what it could be because of a lack of suitable teams in the hunt. I think the one lurking team that should worry them is the Cubs.

He likes it there, and in the end I think the Cards have the incentive and ability to give him more than almost any other team. I think it will get done eventually.

 

[Lateralus]

I think it's still likely that he resigns with St. Louis, it's just that each day that goes by he's closer to getting away. That said, I've accepted the possibility that he could sign elsewhere. I just don't want him to sign with the Cubs, no matter what. That would be a nightmare.

 

[rav3n]

Admit it, you just like saying his name!

 

[Lateralus]

My fiance calls him Poopoo.

 

[nstarz]

I'd also be encouraged by the fact that the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies have 1st base locked up for years.

That's true but two of those teams have DH positions too.

 

[lowtech redneck]

Admit it, you just like saying his name!

Thanks a lot, now I won't be able to follow his career without thinking of buttholes. [is ashamed that I never made that connection before]