Pujols Won’t Sign Long-Term Deal Till Team Brings in Support

Derrick Goold of the St.Louis Post-Dispatch reviews the current contract situation of superstar Albert Pujols and what the team is looking to do this offseason.

Pujols has two years remaining on his current deal, and officials on both sides said that affords the first baseman time to see what the Cardinals do to remain competitive this next season and beyond.

If the team loses Holliday during free agency, they are considering players like Xavier Nady to step in and fill the left field spot. There is also a need for third base wth Mark DeRosa possibly leaving through free agency as well. Some options to replace his spot there include Adrian Beltre or Miguel Tejada if he can accept a switch to playing a new position.

The ability to lock Pujols up will depend how the front office maneuvers this offseason. Talk about pressure!

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