Pujols to the Halos

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

It's all about long-term money after the career is over. He's fighting over $20 million difference in a decade where a career in St. Louis with another pennant or two would arguably lead to $50 million+ in endorsements and basically being a local hero.

Bad decision, IMHO.

$50 million in endorsements? I dont think so. Who does Pujols endorse now?

I get what you are saying about a legacy but the Angels deal was a lot better than supposedly what the Cards were offering (8 for 210) and had a no trade clause. I dont understand why people who arent fans of the team jolted get mad when guys leave for big money deals. I mean the NBA and NFL owners just locked players out because they werent making enough money and every owner is already a billionaire.

From a baseball standpoint it certainly gives the Angels the big bat in the middle of the lineup they were lacking. The Wilson signing may wind up being the more important deal for them as they now have the best rotation in the AL and his contract is pretty reasonable.