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#Post#: 7348--------------------------------------------------
Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: Dave23
Date: May 12, 2011, 3:44 pm
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Since everyone would LOVE to get Pujols, let's set the record
straight...
#Post#: 7351--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: CurtOne
Date: May 12, 2011, 3:55 pm
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There was a report coming out of Chicago today that Hendry is
very upset about hug-gate, repeating his claim that he always
hugs Pujols. "I just love the guy and how he plays." He termed
the whole hullabaloo a non-story.
In a related story, maids at the Cardinals' hotel, reported
finding Hendry's underwear in Albert Pujols room. "Another
non-story," claimed Hendry, "I always leave my underwear in his
room. And besides, they're not really mine. I accidentally
took Koyie's the night before."
#Post#: 7357--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: guest61
Date: May 12, 2011, 4:11 pm
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Part of thinks it would be awesome to take Pujols away from St.
Louis but the other part of me says it probably wouldnt be the
smart move.
With the reported asking price [10 /300] being as high as it is
if he was to turn out to be a bust it would be crippling to your
payroll for a long time.
If I were Jim Hendry and the decision was mine I honestly think
I would take a pass.
#Post#: 7360--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: brjones
Date: May 12, 2011, 4:16 pm
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We need a few more options on the poll..it would be surprising
if Pujols signed a contract as small as any of those listed.
#Post#: 7361--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: Cactus
Date: May 12, 2011, 4:17 pm
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If today is any example, why spend all that money to lose 9-3
instead of 9-1?
#Post#: 7362--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: CurtOne
Date: May 12, 2011, 4:18 pm
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--- Quote from: Cactus link ---
>
> If today is any example, why spend all that money to lose 9-3
instead of 9-1?
>
--- End Quote ---
EL Bingo!
#Post#: 7370--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: brjones
Date: May 12, 2011, 5:02 pm
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Ideally, the Yankees miss the playoffs, decide they have to have
Pujols, and are forced to dump Teixeira for much less than he's
worth when he refuses DH so they can move his salary. Then the
Cubs pick Tex up for 5 years/$23M per year (plus a couple of
mid-level prospects) instead of Pujols for 8-10 years/$30M per
year.
If you think contracts like Ramirez's, Fukudome's, and
Zambrano's are bad, just wait to see what happens with Pujols'
contract by year 6 (maybe earlier if he turns out to be a little
older than his listed age). The Cubs shouldn't go beyond 5
years on him.
#Post#: 7376--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: davep
Date: May 12, 2011, 5:44 pm
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I certainly wouldn't sign pujols for any of the terms listed
above.
I think, for the money, that Prince Fielder will be a much
better deal.
#Post#: 7377--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: Deeg
Date: May 12, 2011, 5:49 pm
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I'd take him for the Giordano's and the Dog Style. If it were
Anchor or Sam Adams, no.
#Post#: 7378--------------------------------------------------
Re: Pujols to the Cubs?
DIR By: Cactus
Date: May 12, 2011, 5:51 pm
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--- Quote from: davep link ---
>
> I certainly wouldn't sign pujols for any of the terms listed
above.
>
> I think, for the money, that Prince Fielder will be a much
better deal.
>
--- End Quote ---
The per pound price would be less, too. Fielder is a medical
problem waiting to happen.
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