Pujols to the Halos

[MaTH716]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...e_terms_120811

I guess it's a bit suprising.

So much for a real legacy.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

So much for a real legacy.

> real legacy

Originally Posted by MaTH716

> real legacy

It's all about long-term money after the career is over. He's fighting over $20 million difference in a decade where a career in St. Louis with another pennant or two would arguably lead to $50 million+ in endorsements and basically being a local hero.

Bad decision, IMHO.

[Antitrust32]

I'm with Pants on this

Albert = Lebron

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I'm with Pants on this

Albert = Lebron

I think that's a bad comparison, just because Pujols has some hardware with the Cardinals. Lebron left town without any of the bling that counts.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

It's all about long-term money after the career is over. He's fighting over $20 million difference in a decade where a career in St. Louis with another pennant or two would arguably lead to $50 million+ in endorsements and basically being a local hero.

Bad decision, IMHO.

The Lou is a pit, was just there for 5 days. Not once did I see the sun. I understand his decision.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

It's all about long-term money after the career is over. He's fighting over $20 million difference in a decade where a career in St. Louis with another pennant or two would arguably lead to $50 million+ in endorsements and basically being a local hero.

Bad decision, IMHO.

$50 million in endorsements? I dont think so. Who does Pujols endorse now?

I get what you are saying about a legacy but the Angels deal was a lot better than supposedly what the Cards were offering (8 for 210) and had a no trade clause. I dont understand why people who arent fans of the team jolted get mad when guys leave for big money deals. I mean the NBA and NFL owners just locked players out because they werent making enough money and every owner is already a billionaire.

From a baseball standpoint it certainly gives the Angels the big bat in the middle of the lineup they were lacking. The Wilson signing may wind up being the more important deal for them as they now have the best rotation in the AL and his contract is pretty reasonable.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...e_terms_120811

I guess it's a bit suprising.

Yes, but not nearly as surprising as Buehrle's theft of $58 million from the Marlins. Every baseball agent out there, that is employed by a free agent, has to be banging on the Marlins door looking to see who else they will overpay.

Smart move by Pujols going to the AL. He can prolong his career with the DH. It could have gotten ugly towards the back end of the 10yr Marlins offer with him trying to play first base.