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Pujols to the Angels for 10 years, $250 million

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Dick Whitman, Dec 8, 2011.

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  1. Walter_Sobchak

    Walter_Sobchak Active Member

    I don't necessarily disagree, but at what point does it become not just about money? Pujols was beloved in that community, and still could have received well over $200 million from St. Louis. He seemed to appreciate his stature in that city, as well. In Los Angeles, he very well could be a JAG.
     
    Walter_Sobchak, Dec 8, 2011
    #37
  2. Elliotte Friedman

    Elliotte Friedman Moderator Staff Member

    Saw some reports that Angels' local TV deal is going from $50 million/year to $150 million. Also, Pujols' contract is worth $67 million more than what Moreno paid for the team.
     
    Elliotte Friedman, Dec 8, 2011
    #38
  3. RickStain

    RickStain Well-Known Member

    When it's somebody else's money.

    Otherwise, it's always about the money. And not just because they like having the money, but because athletes are competitive and want to put up the best contract high score they can.
     
    RickStain, Dec 8, 2011
    #39
  4. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    It does raise the old question, when is enough money enough?

    Is $200 million to $250 million going to change Albert Pujols' life standard, now or in the future?
     
    jr/shotglass, Dec 8, 2011
    #40
  5. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Just reported on Dan Patrick: C.J. Wilson to the Angels, too.
     
    jr/shotglass, Dec 8, 2011
    #41
  6. Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L)

    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L) Active Member

    Danny Lozano pulls more pussy then Scott Boras
     
    Evil Bastard (aka Chris_L), Dec 8, 2011
    #42
  7. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    What did they do? Partner with a cable operator, or just threaten to start their own RSN to leverage the deal?
     
    YankeeFan, Dec 8, 2011
    #43
  8. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    No fucking way!

    Good luck to them. But, boy, these could be really bad long term deals.
     
    YankeeFan, Dec 8, 2011
    #44
  9. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    In the next 10 years, how many home runs did the Angels just buy?

    Would they buy more signing Prince?

    - I posted the same thought on another thread, but I think it would get more traction here.
     
    93Devil, Dec 8, 2011
    #45
  10. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    His life in St. Looie was flawless. Iconic. Maybe it will be in Anaheim too, but, yeah, can't believe he's tossing that away.

    Though as a Reds fan, I'm beyond ecstatic.
     
    playthrough, Dec 8, 2011
    #46
  11. RickStain

    RickStain Well-Known Member

    5/75 for CJ Wilson. That's really not as bad as I expected.
     
    RickStain, Dec 8, 2011
    #47
  12. RickStain

    RickStain Well-Known Member

    I don't think a lot of people realize just how huge the gap between Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder really is.
     
    RickStain, Dec 8, 2011
    #48
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