Pujols no agreement arrival date
JUPITER, Florida, USA - The Cardinals say they made the best possible Albert Pujols. It was not enough.
Albert Pujols Is it really worth $ 30 million per season? It is a year and a half younger than Alex Rodriguez when he signed for 10 years and $ 275 million in 2007, and based on the numbers, one could say that Pujols is underpaid. The deadline for Pujols and the Cardinals agree a new contract expired on Wednesday without an agreement, so it is very likely that the slugger becomes a free agent after the season.
San Luis said that they will respect the wish of Pujols and would not negotiate during the regular season, unless the first base change opinion.
"Failed to resolve a divergence of views to determine the value of Albert" Pujols said agent, Dan Lozano.
The Cardinals did not broadcast the amount of your offer, but it is believed that the same range in the $ 200 million for eight years, including the possibility that Pujols could acquire part of the franchise when he retires.
not know if that is the negotiations were to resume, if San Luis increase the amount of the bid to appease Pujols.
"We are very disappointed by this outcome," he told a press conference the president of the Cardinals William DeWitt Jr. "will return to after the season 2011, when we will do everything to keep with the Cardinals.
Pujols, elected three times as most valuable player in the National League is the only player in the history of the largest that has hit at least 30 homers in each one of his first 10 professional campaigns.
The first baseman, considered one of the best hitters in history, has played his entire career with the Cardinals, and has said he wants to retire in that uniform.
However, parties failed to agree in recent months, which reveals the possibility that this is the last season in San Luis Pujols.
"We were very optimistic about the offer we made," said general manager John Mozeliak.
Pujols wins $ 16 million this season in the final year of his contract, with four million deferred without interest.
Pujols said he did not want to negotiate during spring training or the season. The Cardinals say the door is open.
"He's not a free agent right now," said Mozeliak.
San Luis said that submitted a bid earlier this year and then spoke of possible changes.
"(The talks) were long and deep," said DeWitt.
Pujols has not come to spring training headquarters Cardinals and they said they must do so on Thursday.
San Luis Several players arrived at the premises early. Pitchers and catchers have already reported.
Manager Tony La Russa said Tuesday he believes that Pujols is under pressure from the players' union to set a record with his new contract. The major league mark is 10-year agreement and $ 275 million that Alex Rodriguez signed with the New York Yankees.
La Russa said Wednesday that he had already said too much.
"Something was missing. I said if I were in charge of the union, or outside of marriage, I do not know if I would handle differently," said La Russa before the deadline. "I consulted with some of our most experienced coaches. He remains a bit of credibility to think that there has been no contact (between the union and the player) or a comment. He (Pujols) is too important."
Union leaders have denied any pressure on Pujols or his agent, Dan Lozano.
La Russa said Wednesday that its concentration is in training camp and the battle for the Central Division of the National League, not the future of his star slugger.
"We will not distract us as a team," said the manager.
Pujols is batting .331 in his career and has won two Gold Gloves.
Last year, he hit .312 with 42 homers and 118 RBIs and finished second in voting for the MVP award.
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