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The Los Angeles Angels shocked the baseball world Thursday morning, reaching agreement with free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols on a 10-year contract that will be worth between $250 million and $260 million, according to a major league source.
And the Angels might not be finished yet.
They remain the front-runner to sign free-agent left-hander C.J. Wilson, who is “more likely than not” to reach a five-year deal with Los Angeles, another source said.
The Cardinals and a third, unspecified club also bid for Pujols. The Angels did not enter the sweepstakes until late Tuesday night. Approximately 36 hours later, they signed one of the great hitters in major league history.
Pujols, 31, will receive a full no-trade clause — something the Miami Marlins did not offer before their pursuit of him ended on Wednesday. His contract likely will be the second-highest in major league history, behind Alex Rodriguez’s 10-year, $275 million deal.
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PS- Howard will earn 400k less than Albert per season with RAPIDLY declining numbers, his deal was widely known in baseball as a big overpayment (5 yrs/$125mm). He is 32.
Prince will get similar money.
Impacts on ticket sales, TV deals, and merch, will pay for his deal well before his decline. The Angels could DFA him with years remaining and will come out ahead.
Relative to his production and marketing potential...it is probably a good deal for all parties.
Albert is only half way through his career and is already a 1st ballot hall of famer. He is the best hitter in baseball right now, and possibly ever. His "down" year last year was better than most pro baseball players can ever dream of having.
Howard ended the season with a torn achiles...how his body recovers from that will have a large impact on his future value.
the Phils just picked up Papelbon and have the sickest pitching rotation in baseball, along with the aforementioned Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino.
what the fuck do the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have besides a fucked up name and Mike Scosia.
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Howard has a popped achillies, Fielder is fat and has never put up numbers near Alberts WORST year and they will all make virtually the same annual salary.
You have no fucking clue bro. I'll own your ass all day long, come at me.
best part is I dont even like baseball, but can tell you are a big fan of Los Angeles second team, you a big Clippers fan as well?
"come at me bro"...with shit that is actually relevant. 9:30pst...sick from school today?
MY "original claim" -Bro. do yourself a favor and go grab your dickies and flat-bill and get some fresh air.
MY "original claim" from yesterday.
oh shit, two replies to one post...I guess I just got owned. so do you like owning guys or something?
i figured his October bust would cost him millions...not so much
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