Curious, when the Marlins get Pujols---

 

Do we unretire number 5 or tell the GOAT to pick another number?

 

Could always give him 5v2.0

Curious, when the Marlins get Pujols---

 

Do we unretire number 5 or tell the GOAT to pick another number?

 

We're not unretiring 5. We're also not getting Albert.

The Florida baseball Marlins signing Albert Pujols is so unrealistic that it makes me literally angry with rage.

Literally angry with rage?

Literally angry with rage?

 

 

Futurama joke.

As we have recently learned, the Marlins do not give contracts longer than four years to ballplayers older than thirty.

 

Or no trade clauses. Or contract extensions.

 

First of all, that's probably not true. If you are talking about Uggla. He didn't want to sign here, plain and simple.

 

Second, there was a time we didn't sign pitchers to long term deals.

 

Point is, things change depending on the player.

Curious, when the Marlins get Pujols---

 

Do we unretire number 5 or tell the GOAT to pick another number?

 

We're not unretiring 5. We're also not getting Albert.

 

No we wouldn't. #5 is retired for a very good reason and I doubt very much that it ever comes out. And no we probably aren't. But never say never. Or in your phrasing, never be so positive on a negative remark.

Pujols initial demand is 10 years 300 million dollars.

 

The Marlins will counter with four years, 40 million

I wouldn't be so sure about unretiring 5.

 

It's Pujols, so I'm sure they'd give him and only him permission to wear 5. Then keep it out of circulation again.

 

Now it it was Prince Fiedler or Adrian Gonzalez wanting 5---then tough luck.

I was watching the MLB Network and the broadcasters were discussing what might happen if Albert Pujols doesn't sign a contract extension with the Cardinals. They mentioned possible clubs if he didn't return to St. Louis, and one of the teams was the Marlins. With Florida about to move into a new ballpark, is it possible that the organization would be looking to pick up a marquee player like Pujols as a welcoming gift for their fans?

-- Benjamin F., Hollywood, Fla.

 

 

As the franchise makes the transition to its new ballpark in 2012, payroll naturally will increase. We're already seeing more dollars spent on players. This year, the Opening Day payroll projects to be about $58 million. Perhaps we could be looking at a $70 million payroll in 2012. Now, if Pujols reaches the open market, would the Marlins make a run at the player who might be the best in the game? I wouldn't rule anything out, because the organization is pretty thorough in exploring the market. If they get creative and something makes sense, then I wouldn't be surprised if Florida made a push for any high-profile player.

 

In the new ballpark, the Marlins should have more payroll flexibility because they don't have many players locked up to long-term contracts. Where the club would be cautious is allocating such a high percentage of its overall payroll on one player. Say Pujols signs a deal like Alex Rodriguez -- he would be making about $25 million to $30 million in 2012. If Florida's payroll jumped to about $100 million, then that figure would fit in more realistically than a payroll of say, $70 million to $80 million.

 

The Marlins don't want a situation like the Rangers had when they signed A-Rod years ago and then weren't able to surround him with enough support.

 

 

 

 

if we do this i want my pujols marlins jersey

I'm pretty certain we won't get Pujols because I can't see Loria spending THAT MUCH money on a player when he has yet to see just how much impact the new stadium will have on attendance and thus his revenue stream. Ultimately, I think there's about a 90% chance or better that he stays in St.Louis because he's an icon in that city and there would be a mutiny should he depart.

 

I also don't see Loria offering that long of a contract to someone who looks like the oldest 31yr old man I've seen. It would be different if it was 3-4 years ago and the stadium was opening then. As far as Albert entertaining the idea of playing for Florida and agreeing to sign here provided the financial terms were being offered that were fair to him I think he would gladly play in S. Florida as he's already part of the community and would get his chance to play on a contender in a brand new ballpark for an owner who has been known to surprise players with some nice swag when they accomplish something special such as winning the series or the batting title. However, that said, Loria isn't going to risk that much money right off the bat when the marlins should be a solid contender already come the opening of the new park.

 

On a side note, those of you who have said you wouldn't want Pujols on the team are ding-dongs =)

Never happen, but I think it would be great, now two cities would hate us. First Cleveland, now St Louis