stltoday.com - 10/16/2009
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He tells Dominican radio station he feels no urgency to enter talks on a contract extension with the team.
chicagotribune.com - 10/18/2009
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chicagotribune.com —
They control him 2 more years, but he
can command salary they can't pay > In the...
little bit of communication Albert Pujols has had in the last few weeks, he has raised doubts about ...
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Cardinals in bad spot with Pujols
baseballreflections.com - 10/19/2009
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baseballreflections.com —
When you think of the best, most valuable
players in baseball, what names come to mind? Albert...
Pujols , probably. Or maybe Chase Utley , Derek Jeter , Evan Longoria ? There are plenty of big names out there that the average fans look at as the best players. This year, though, it wasn’t ...
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The Most Valuable Player in Baseball Might Surprise You
msn.foxsports.com - 10/15/2009
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Slugger Albert Pujols says the St. Louis Cardinals
are interested in extending his contract during the winter,...
but that he is not in a rush to make a decision. He told a Dominican radio station on Wednesday that he still has a year left on his ...
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Pujols extension? Slugger says Cards interested
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Deadspin —
... •Panic in the Gateway City: Albert Pujols says he's in no rush to sign a contract extension. He made the comments to a Dominican radio station, perhaps reminded of the fact that they were the first fellow Dominicans he's seen since moving to St. Louis. ...
Odds & Ends: Nationals, Cardinals, Tigers (Hanshin, That Is)
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
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Nationals GM Mike Rizzo describes Jim Riggleman as "a terrific in-house candidate" for the managerial position.
Cardinals GM John Mozeliak expressed "surprise" over Albert Pujols' lack of urgency to sign an extension.
NPB Tracker takes a look at possible ...
Albert Pujols to visit doctor again
Nova Fantasy Sports Headline Newsfeed —
... Update: According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch , Albert Pujols will visit renowned specialist Dr. James Andrews for a follow-up MRI on his right elbow. ...
Pujols to have injured elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews
Circling The Bases —
[image] Albert Pujols declined to undergo Tommy John surgery last winter and there's no indication that he'll opt for the procedure this offseason, but he is scheduled to have his injured right elbow examined next week by Dr. James Andrews. Tommy John surgery is much easier on hitters than pitchers, but Pujols would still be facing 6-8 months of rehab that would likely sideline him well into next season. In other words, expect him to continue playing through the pain. "It's definitely something we're aware of and are keeping tabs on," general manager John Mozeliak said. "This ...
Odds & Ends: Pujols, Cubs, Strasburg, Wagner
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... The Cards were surprised to hear that Albert Pujols isn't thinking about a contract extension, according to Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. ...
The Morning After: October 17, 2009
Sparty and Friends —
... Why would the Cardinals be surprised that the best hitter in the game isn’t ready to just sign a contract with them? Albert Pujols next contract would be ridiculous if he allows himself to hit the FA market. Then again, Pujols is going to see Dr. James Andrews. ...
Albert Pujols Hates the St. Louis Cardinals
Bleacher Nation | Chicago Cubs News, Rumors, and Commentary —
... Pujols insisted during his radio interview that money won’t be his primary focus when and if talks occur. He also told the station that he had referred Mozeliak to his lead agent, Dan Lozano, when Mozeliak approached him on the matter. STLtoday.com. ...
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bases.nbcsports.com 10/18/2009 — According to the Associated Press, Albert Pujols said yesterday during an interview with a Dominican radio station that he's "not desperate to sign a contract extension." Pujols confirmed that general manager John Mozeliak has approached him about a ...
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theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com 26 days ago — St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols appeared on St. Louis sports station WXOS 101.1 FM on Thursday morning. Pujols was asked to explain comments made during an interview in the Dominican Republic.
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digitalsportsdaily.com 10/20/2009 — By Travis Duncan
Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com is reporting that St. Louis Cardinals first basemen Albert Pujols will have surgery on his right elbow. The procedure, preformed by Dr. James Andrews and Cardinals team physician George Paletta, will remove five bone spurs from the Cardinal ...