Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Angels Signing Albert Pujols Close To Impossible

It has been said the Angels could be a suitor for Albert Pujols if the Cardinals do not work out an extension and he becomes a free agent at the end of the year. Given owner Arte Moreno's recent comments about huge contracts, is this possible?
-- Jason M., Huntington Beach, Calif.

I wouldn't classify a Pujols signing by the Angels as impossible -- but it's close to that. Pujols is going to be looking for about $30 million a year for eight-to-10 years. I can't see how the Angels could do that, especially given that their best position player, Morales, is a first baseman. Morales could move to the outfield, yes, but I don't see this as a realistic possibility.

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