ChicTownBoyJohn
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I think it comes down to Cardinals or Cubs, because Marlins don't have enough to be contenders if you ask me.
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Well, they now have Jose Reyes, they have a pretty decent top two in Josh Johnson (if healthy) and Anibal Sanchez, and they still have good young players like Logan Morrison, Gaby Sanchez and Mike Stanton, so it's not like they completely suck either. If Hanley Ramirez stops being a ***** and plays baseball like he's capable of, a lineup of those guys and Pujols could be pretty awesome.
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I think the bigger issue with Miami would be the pressure to having the success of baseball in Miami rest on their shoulders. Chicago and St Louis are already established baseball cities. People don't talk about whether baseball can work in St Louis or on the north side like they do about baseball in Miami.
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I know that sig is supposed to be a shot at Vancouver fans but it's SO fruity looking. It's so fruity that I wouldn't want someone on the Blackhawks in the picture.
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Here is a story from a west coast based media member who is acknowledging the Cubs--and not the Angels-- as the mystery team.
Wooing of Pujols leads to Marlins spectacle - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
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I think Pujols is probably going back to the Cardinals. It's somewhat disappointing, but to sort of rationalize it, the Cards are going to be financially hamstrung for a bit even though they'll still be good for the foreseeable future.
As a fan I would've liked to see him be in a Cubs uniform putting up monster numbers for 4-5 years before fading into oblivion, but the front office has to build a team that can win now and in the future without throwing all its eggs into one basket. So it's understandable that they won't or can't sign Pujols, even if we don't like it.
I'm very curious to see what Plans B, C and D are though.
As a fan I would've liked to see him be in a Cubs uniform putting up monster numbers for 4-5 years before fading into oblivion, but the front office has to build a team that can win now and in the future without throwing all its eggs into one basket. So it's understandable that they won't or can't sign Pujols, even if we don't like it.
I'm very curious to see what Plans B, C and D are though.
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This whole thing with Miami scamming everyone smells so bad that theres a big part of me that would rather see Pujols return to St Louis than go to Miami.
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its really not
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good thing i dont care about your opinion huh?
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you dont have to care what i think, it doesnt bother me one bit.
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Pujols is going to re-sign in STL and Fielder will get more of the Marlins' drug money.
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Fielder to Miami, Pujols stays in STL and Pena stays in Chicago?
Does this sound probable?
Does this sound probable?
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Yes to Fielder. Yes to Pujols. No to Pena.
Pena declined arbitration so it's highly unlikely that he comes back to the Cubs. I'd look for them to sign a cheaper FA 1B now or just stay in-house and play someone like LeMahieu.
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No. Miami is now going after pitching.
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I've read from several sources that Miami is still very much interested in Fielder, as well as CJ Wilson and possibly another pitcher, depending on how the Fielder negotiations go.
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