Albert Pujols to the Angels

[CampWest]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

Angels two signings today = a higher per year salary on two players than the entire Royals payroll.

Although they were already 4 times higher before this morning.

Hunter and Wells > Royals payroll.

Abreu + Haren + Weaver + Santana > Royals payroll.

oh well... I should quit baseball. Really no fairness or competitive balance. And that looks like it will never change. If they did institute a salary cap, they would place it at something like 175-190 mil and the Royals would never have higher than 60-70 mil anyways.

[xpress34]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

Its gonna take some astronomical good luck on the rest of the AL West and some horrible luck on the Angels for them to not walk away with the division for at least the next 2-3 years

Really? Wow, I guess the Rangers being back to back AL Champs was only because the AL West was weak... they didn't beat the teams from other divisions as well in route to those titles.

Time will tell...

[r_to_the_2nd@yahoo.com]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

Go Reds! Pujoles is gone, we need to make a big splash that'll put the Reds back on top of the division!

[OaklandAsFan]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

I'll say it - The Angels are BUYING a team.

And I'll also say - not that I didn't expect his true colors to come out - but AP is a liar just like Clemens, A-Rod and all the others with their '"It's not about the money" BS.

Pujols Contract Remarks

What a bunch of crap... I hope the Rangers trounce the Angels in their division AGAIN!

Its gonna take some astronomical good luck on the rest of the AL West and some horrible luck on the Angels for them to not walk away with the division for at least the next 2-3 years

[r_phelps]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

Wow..just last night the MLB network was saying that the Cardinals were a couple million away from a deal.

[xpress34]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

And no one will say that the Angels are buying their team or what ever like people do with the Yankees. The Angels just signed Wilson also, thats not buying a team.

I'll say it - The Angels are BUYING a team.

And I'll also say - not that I didn't expect his true colors to come out - but AP is a liar just like Clemens, A-Rod and all the others with their '"It's not about the money" BS.

Pujols Contract Remarks

What a bunch of crap... I hope the Rangers trounce the Angels in their division AGAIN!

[yanks12025]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

And no one will say that the Angels are buying their team or what ever like people do with the Yankees. The Angels just signed Wilson also, thats not buying a team.

[allstarsplus]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

Totally shocked. I thought for sure it was to get the Cardinals to move and Albert would stay in St. Louis. Amazing fact on Pujols, he never made over $14.6 million in a season over his entire 11 year career with the Cardinals.

Most baseball players are overpaid for what they really do but in comparison to the rest of the league, Albert was one of the most underpaid players over his 11 year history compared to his WAR. I really don't blame him for leaving. At some point it has to be upsetting on why your own team won't pay you. In his last contract he gave the Cardinals a huge hometown discount.

With that said, only time will tell if this works out for the Angels on the field. Off the field and in the box office, this is as big as it gets!

My first call after hearing the news was to my friend who is a principal in Art of the Game which is the stadium store for the Angels who sells the game used.

Just think of the calls they will be getting for Pujols jerseys! I already put in my request for Albert's first jersey. Everyone else get in line!

[flota89]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

And yesterday it looked like the Cardinals were almost certain to sign him.

I saw a report that the Angels hadn't even contacted him until the last 48 hours.

Wow is correct.

[SkubeBats]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

Glad to see him out of the National League. As a Brewers fan I'm glad that he's no longer a Cardinal.............

[cliffjmp33]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

But, you can feel good for all the Brewers fans. I was growing tired of that guy stomping us all the time.

Fair enough, I feel good for all the Brewers, Astros, Pirates and Cobs fans!

[schubert1970]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

-10

A sad day for baseball. I guess Albert can build a few more missions.

[happyyoungster]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

+1 on all the wows. I feel bad for Cardinal fans losing a great player though.

But, you can feel good for all the Brewers fans. I was growing tired of that guy stomping us all the time.

[cliffjmp33]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

+1 on all the wows. I feel bad for Cardinal fans losing a great player though.

[BULBUS]

Re: Albert Pujols to the Angels

WOW! After AROD, I cant believe any team would give out a contract like that????