The Albert Pujols Watch Thread

[Jntg4]

than you are naive. this deadline shit is the first step in negotiating. it is a poker game, and it is business.

So what happens then Dews?

Pujols has turned down the latest offer from the club and unless a dramatic change is made, he will announce Tuesday that he's shutting down contract talks for the rest of the season, a person close to Pujols told Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

I've just been going by this, among several other reports.

 

[poodski]

Hmmm... Check this out

It doesn't look good for those last 4 years.

Thats a very good article and a very good reason why we shouldn't even consider giving him 10 years.

I would pay him alot over 7 years, but if I were to do 10 years those last three would have to be team/vesting options.

Something like 7 years 242 million

12-17 32 million a year
18 30 million
2019 - 28 (20 million dollar buyout)
2020 - 25 (8 million dollar buyout)
2021 - 25 (5 million dollar buyout)

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

7 or 8 is fine in my opinion.

 

[Jntg4]

He wants a record contract, 242 won't cut it.

 

[DewsSox79]

So what happens then Dews?


I've just been going by this, among several other reports.

great, you got reports...because things never change in sports.

 

[Jntg4]

great, you got reports...because things never change in sports.

Really though. What happens during the season with this deadline? I'm no businessman, I'm 16. I want to know.

 

[Northside_slugger]

Really though. What happens during the season with this deadline? I'm no businessman, I'm 16. I want to know.

From the sounds of it, i think you're right. If they don't come close to a deal by noon Wednesday, Pujols and his agent are shutting up. Atleast for a few months for both parties to re-group.

 

[AddisonStation]

This is going to be the sidebar to every Cardinals national broadcast. Its going to be interesting to see if he holds his demands because I think if at any point in the season they decide to pony up and give him what he wants Pujols will accept the deal.

 

[Shawon0Meter]

10 yrs, $27.5 mil a yr that cubs will bid on albert, one competing baseball exec predicted
Jon Heyman (SI_JonHeyman) on Twitter

 

[CODE_BLUE56]

got to say...this circus can only help us imo....regardless of the outcome

 

[Northside_slugger]

10 yrs, $27.5 mil a yr that cubs will bid on albert, one competing baseball exec predicted
Jon Heyman (SI_JonHeyman) on Twitter

Gulp. Double gulp.

 

[AddisonStation]

Gulp. Double gulp.

I'd do it.... Give yourself a 4 or 5 year window to be a really good team. If it doesnt happen in that time frame... Well you're probably fucked til the contract expires or he retires.

 

[DewsSox79]

I'd do it.... Give yourself a 4 or 5 year window to be a really good team. If it doesnt happen in that time frame... Well you're probably fucked til the contract expires or he retires.

i wouldnt go that far in years.

 

[AddisonStation]

i wouldnt go that far in years.

You don't think Pujols could still be a productive player at 37?

 

[DewsSox79]

You don't think Pujols could still be a productive player at 37?

productive and being an impact player are two different things in my mind.

IMO I do not think this would be a good move for the cubs. Sure it will bring hype and all that with the rivalry, I just think that window is smaller than 5 years, and pujols alone (while getting older) isnt a slam dunk title, a team needs to be built.

Soriano has what, 4 years left at 18 million plus 30 million is 48 million for two players alone, with 2nd base, 3rd base, CF after year 1 of pujols ( byrd wont be as good in 2012 if he resigned) a RF...unless colvin is the guy, Starting pitching etc.

 

[poodski]

He wants a record contract, 242 won't cut it.

Then you don't get him and I am 110% okay with that.

 

[Jntg4]

productive and being an impact player are two different things in my mind.

IMO I do not think this would be a good move for the cubs. Sure it will bring hype and all that with the rivalry, I just think that window is smaller than 5 years, and pujols alone (while getting older) isnt a slam dunk title, a team needs to be built.

Soriano has what, 4 years left at 18 million plus 30 million is 48 million for two players alone, with 2nd base, 3rd base, CF after year 1 of pujols ( byrd wont be as good in 2012 if he resigned) a RF...unless colvin is the guy, Starting pitching etc.

If it isn't a good move for the Cubs... what team would Pujols be a good move for?

 

[AddisonStation]

productive and being an impact player are two different things in my mind.

IMO I do not think this would be a good move for the cubs. Sure it will bring hype and all that with the rivalry, I just think that window is smaller than 5 years, and pujols alone (while getting older) isnt a slam dunk title, a team needs to be built.

Soriano has what, 4 years left at 18 million plus 30 million is 48 million for two players alone, with 2nd base, 3rd base, CF after year 1 of pujols ( byrd wont be as good in 2012 if he resigned) a RF...unless colvin is the guy, Starting pitching etc.

I get that but money will also be coming off each year too. Listen, I understand how much a deal like this could screw up a franchise long term but it really would give you a nice window to win.

I'd rather pay Fielder and let someone else give Albert the money..

 

[cubsneedmiracle]

I'd give him the extra cash for 7 or 8 years..

See what that does.

 

[Rustysurf83]

If it isn't a good move for the Cubs... what team would Pujols be a good move for?

His current demands wouldn't be a good move for any team.