Cardinals manager Tony La Russa Sunday downplayed the potential for unresolved negotiations with first baseman Albert Pujols as a "spectacular distraction," saying it would serve more as a "spectacular excuse" if the club underachieves in the upcoming season.
At least somebody in the Cardinals organization is talking about the Albert Pujols negotiations.
Though upper management and ownership have kept mostly mum regarding talks, manager Tony La Russa spent more than half of his 45-minute media session on Sunday answering questions about the three-time National League Most Valuable Player. La Russa acknowledged that whether a deal gets done or not, questions about the matter will follow the club all year. He also insisted that Pujols' situation will not trip up the team in its quest for a division title.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa plans to make sure that the contract status of slugger Albert Pujols doesn't become a distraction for his team this year.
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