Pujols: 'I want to be a Cardinal for the rest of my career'

Sporting News staff reports During a radio interview on 101.1 FM in St. Louis, first baseman Albert Pujols expressed his desire to remain a Cardinal for his entire career. "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career," Pujols said. "I love this city. The way that this city has embraced me and my family, I don't deserve the city to do that. And when you hear all of the players that come around to this town and say, 'You guys are lucky that you are playing in St. Louis,' we have the best fans. I want to be a Cardinal for the rest of my career." Pujols created a bit of a stir recently when he told a Dominican radio station that he was in no hurry to sign a contract extension with the Cardinals. Pujols is signed through 2010, and the team has an option for 2011, so he said there is no rush to get a deal done. Speaking on 101.1 FM, Pujols also praised the team's decision to ... (link)