An ESPN report over the weekend stated that the Philadelphia Phillies talked internally about the possibility of shipping first baseman Ryan Howard to the St. Louis Cardinals for first baseman Albert Pujols.
Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro told espn.com, "I don't know who you're talking to, but that's a lie."
Howard is hugely popular in Philadelphia, but Pujols is a God in St. Louis.
For baseball fans, it is a fun thing to consider. Fans in both cities, however, think the deal would be crazy. Especially in St. Louis.
The only way it makes sense is salary.
According to the ESPN report, said that some within the Phillies' organization believed that Pujols may want a larger contract than the Cardinals can afford. Pujols is eligible for free agency after the 2011 season and talks on ...
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