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Baseball Musings
February 18, 2004
Seven Year Itch

It looks like Albert Pujols will avoid arbitration by signing a seven-year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. If he's really as young as he says he is, the Cardinals are likely in for seven terrific seasons. He's not near peak performance yet, and he's having MVP type years. It looks like he'll get $100 million for the length of the contract, which is a very reasonable amount for what the Cardinals are likely to receive in return. Congratulations to Albert, and St. Louis fans should be jumping with joy!


Posted by David Pinto at 07:41 PM | Players | TrackBack (0)
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What a great deal. I can't think of a single hitter I'd rather have under contract for the next 7 years (including ARod, but he's still probably a close second.) A bit of concern given his injury history already, and he doesn't exactly play difficult defensive positions, but man, whatta hitter!

Even if he's really 27, he's worth 14M/year.

Posted by: Kirby at February 18, 2004 08:16 PM

A very reasonable deal. This is a deal that St. Louis can commit to long-term. It is the exact opposite of A-Rod's Texas contract which forced their hands prematurely.

Posted by: seamus at February 18, 2004 08:32 PM

I can't get hot or cold reading about this deal. When my check is late and I have to pay the rent, do you think Albert Pujols will pay it for me?

Posted by: Ricky Vandal at February 18, 2004 10:04 PM

If you say "pretty please."

Posted by: Matt at February 18, 2004 10:34 PM

I think this is an awesome signing for STL...

And even Red Sox Nation has got to be happy.... This is one less player the Yankees will buy next offseason!

Posted by: AL at February 19, 2004 10:13 AM