Comments on: That report of the lowball offer to Pujols could be bogus http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Thu, 23 May 2013 07:25:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: PanchoHerreraFanClub http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112719 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:46:23 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112719 I am shocked that a Ken Rosenthal story would be inaccurate. Craig, I usually say that his was done for some sinister purpose. In this case, I think it was just sloppy reporting. The numbers were the non-deferred salary. Add another $7-8 million per year in deferred salary and the deal is in the ball park. This is just a guess on my part, but knowing how sloppy some bloggers get it is probably something his source didn’t tell him.

]]> By: saints97 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112598 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:30:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112598 No disrespect, but it was pretty obvious to those that have paid attention to see that it was bogus yesterday, before Pujols’ comments. In fact, I said that in the comments of the post yesterday.

I don’t understand why people would believe that, except that everyone wants to believe they are smarter than people that have a job they’d kill for.

]]> By: spudchukar http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112567 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:33:41 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112567 Senility Sucks, line 4 should read “they..SEE.. a profit.

]]> By: cintiphil http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112549 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:58:30 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112549 The speculation is running wild. I think Albert will remain a Redbird, and we will not get him out of the NL Central. There will be a Big surprise at sometime soon, announcing that Albert and the birds have reached an agreement. Watch!

I think the guy is the best I ever saw play, but why does he have to play us so much? I would like to get him into the AL, but we are not going to be that lucky.

]]> By: spudchukar http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112547 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:50:08 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112547 Because I am such a Cardinal fan I spend way too much time contemplating Pujols and his contract. Here is my new take from a management position. They are reasonably convinced that Albert wants to stay in St. Louis. They also realize they are going to have to pay him a good chunk of cash. So, the cynical part of my brain says they a profit opportunity by waiting until the off season to sign him. Not that Albert needs any prodding to perform, but let’s face it, a certain extra energy may be called upon to prove his dollar worth. A win for the team. Plus, if the fans believe this will be Albert’s last year, they will turn out in droves to see him for perhaps the last time, and to encourage him to stay. A win for the ownership. It is a gamble, and a dangerous one, when all the high dollars start flying, but if the relationship remains amiable, Albert will probably accept the $28 and 8 and stay put, a number DeWitt has grudgingly learned he will need to fork over.

]]> By: Charles Gates http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112543 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:36:49 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112543 How many years does Tex have on his contract with the Yankees?
Option B: If it’s 4 or 5, sign a contract for that legnth at >$30MM average per, perhaps with deferred cash and an opt out clause, to ensure he enters FA again, this time with the Yankees in the market for a 1B.

]]> By: BC http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112537 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:25:33 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112537 I want…. 100 billion dollars!!!
Signed,
Dr. Evil

]]> By: Charles Gates http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112533 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:22:09 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112533 Seems like $30MM per is pretty much what everyone thinks Pujols wants over an 8-10 year deal. How much of an annual increase would it take to get him to take a short term deal?
$40MM per year for 3 years? It’s less guaranteed money, but gives him a chance to get back into the market again before he retires after making more per year in the short term.

]]> By: Mr. Jason "El Bravo" Heyward http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/17/that-report-of-the-lowball-offer-to-pujols-could-be-bogus/comment-page-1/#comment-112517 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:41:42 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=39967#comment-112517 Let’s not forget that Pujols is a stand up dude and would put a good face on just about anything b/c that’s the way he carries himself.

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