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Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:17 am EDT

Pujols doesn't want extension this off-season

By Mark Miller

“AlbertThe St. Louis Cardinals were reportedly going to try and get Albert Pujols(notes) to sign a contract extension this off-season but it appears that the team will need to wait at least another year, according to the Associated Press. "I'm not desperate to sign a contract extension," Pujols said. "I still have a one year contract in 2010 with a club option for 2011. The rest I leave in God's hands."

Club chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. and general manager John Mozeliak are likely hoping that God would like Pujols to remain with the Cardinals till his career is over.

The 29-year-old probable National League MVP becomes a free agent in 2012 and it doesn't appear that Pujols will make the Cards twist in the wind for that long. He also mentioned to the AP that having a competitive team that has a chance for the postseason certainly will help him consider signing on the dotted line.

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  1. dagoldeneagle
    1. Posted by dagoldeneagle Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:30 am EDT

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    pujols has been vastly underpaid for years.
    no more hometown discount, albert. it's time to make up for the money you got robbed.
    the cardinals better come up with a record-setting offer like 35-40 million per season. if they don't, other teams would.
  2. dagoldeneagle
    2. Posted by dagoldeneagle Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:30 am EDT

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    pujols' current contract is one of the biggest injustice in the history of sports.
  3. SYLVIA V
    3. Posted by SYLVIA V Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:37 am EDT

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    the yanks do not need him they have the best player already in alex rodriquez
  4. str A's hooter
    4. Posted by str A's hooter Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:41 am EDT

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    Albert Pujols is secure with his faith and skills. He doesn't need a contract extension. I wish all ballplayers were as professional and religious.
  5. The Football God
    5. Posted by The Football God Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:59 am EDT

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    A little more production in NLDS and you'd be answering playoff questions right now.
    How can someone be underpaid while honoring a contract negotiated and signed by both parties? Please don't let him think Scott Borass is GOD!
  6. nettech_00
    6. Posted by nettech_00 Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:59 am EDT

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    #3 where does it say anything about the damn Yankees? Its all about the Cardinals and Albert and his contract. Albert doesnt want to be a damn Yankee anyway just ask him. Dewitt will pay Albert what he wants. He will stay a Cardinal.
  7. HooBeeBoo
    7. Posted by HooBeeBoo Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:06 am EDT

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    The rest "he will leave in God's hands?" I didn't know God was negotiating contracts now. Hope God is a Phillies fan.
  8. dagoldeneagle
    8. Posted by dagoldeneagle Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:10 am EDT

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    @ football god: then stop calling players overpaid.
  9. DaBull
    9. Posted by DaBull Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:17 am EDT

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    Pujols' next contract could make A-Rod's look like "chump change"....he's that much better. Cardinals better come to grips and suck it up now before they loose him to either the Mets, Dodgers, or Red Sox who will appreciate and pay his value. Good luck Albert, you deserve it!
  10. Raul M
    10. Posted by Raul M Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:29 am EDT

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    As an Astros fan, I'd want Pujols to be out of the NL Central as quick as possible. However, since that isn't happening, the Cardinals better pony up. That man deserves to be paid. It would be devastating to learn if he were lumped in with the likes of Manny, A-Rod, Ortiz, Clemens.
  11. stewie
    11. Posted by stewie Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:36 am EDT

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    #9 Dabull, Alberts contract will never make A Rods look like chump change. Not that he doesnt deserve a better one, being the best in BB. But there are not many clubs to throw that kind of money. You really think the Mets will open up the wallet for him, I don t se that. Boston owners are a little Frugal also. They do have other commitments. I think he will remain in St L. and get a decent contract, but don t look for it to dwarf A Rods. A rod s had a lot to do with being in the right place at the right time.
  12. Artist formerly known as Evil Empire!
    12. Posted by Artist formerly known as Evil Empire! Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:39 am EDT

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    2012 will be interesting for sure.
  13. GEO P
    13. Posted by GEO P Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:48 am EDT

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    agents and players are nothing more than pimps and whores. a player could care less if he's in chicago or cleveland. just follow the money
  14. SYLVIA V
    14. Posted by SYLVIA V Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:09 am EDT

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    go yankees! who wants to hear anything about albert and the loser cards.
  15. dagoldeneagle
    15. Posted by dagoldeneagle Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:11 am EDT

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    #11 stewie: no, i feel like teams will actually clear salary for this guy like teams are doing for lebron james in the nba. he's that good. he's one of the best all around hitter of all time if not the very best. he makes texeira looks like a scrub.
    40 million a year is not out of the question.
  16. BRAB
    16. Posted by BRAB Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:27 am EDT

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    He is sick of playing for the Cards who can not put a good lineup around him!!! He wants what Rayan Howard got -- Utley in front and Werth behind --- I think he will walk away and sign with a better team!!!!
  17. DX
    17. Posted by DX Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:31 am EDT

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    Now batting for the Kansas City Royals First Baseman Albert Pujols!!
  18. BRAB
    18. Posted by BRAB Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:37 am EDT

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    Kansas City has a Baseball team ??? LOL
  19. Matt A
    19. Posted by Matt A Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:44 am EDT

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    Pujols: STUD
    Please sign Matt Holliday....
  20. Spike
    20. Posted by Spike Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:52 am EDT

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    @ Football God: "A little more production in NLDS and you'd be answering playoff questions right now". Pujols got a total of 10 at bats. Torre himself said he wasn't going to pitch to Albert. Pujols went 3-10 with just one rbi, but seriously I wouldn't say he underachieved as he had very few moments to make an impact in such a short series. It's no different that when teams were pitching around Bonds in his prime. One player can only do so much and then it falls back on the teammates.
    As for Pujols leaving, it won't happen. The Cards will pony up. Pujols is St Louis especially since there's very little excitement outside of the Cards with the exception of maybe the Blues (the Rams certainly aren't page turners!).
  21. Joseph T
    21. Posted by Joseph T Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:55 am EDT

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    this dude is a major roid and HGH user, he'll get his day down the line.
  22. philsphanwest
    22. Posted by philsphanwest Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:05 am EDT

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    stewie #11: When you get a chance let me know how I settle up my lost side of our bet.
    On Albert, my initial reaction was why would he negotiate an extension now when salaries are likely to escalate by the time he's a FA, especially considering some type of economic recovery? But one good reason for Pujols to negotiate an extension now is if he's on steroids or other PEDs. Lock up the long-term money now before his use catches up with him one way or the other. In retrospect, it certainly looks like that's what A-Rod did in 2007. I've had Pujols high on my list of suspected "juicers" for some time, but this information seems to contradict that view.
  23. Ron Mexico
    23. Posted by Ron Mexico Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:08 am EDT

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    Joseph T, are there facts surrounding your charge? NO! You do not need roids when you have god given talent. As far as being paid, he most def. deserves it and the Cardinals will pony up. He will remain a Cardinal for several more years.
  24. Cardinals
    24. Posted by Cardinals Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:10 am EDT

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    Stud
  25. Bobby C
    25. Posted by Bobby C Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:20 am EDT

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    I'm a Cards fan but I don't think they can afford him unless he gives a favorable discount.

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