Before the season began, Major League Baseball was already stirring about the possibility of a blockbuster trade that would send the St. Louis Cardinals' star first baseman to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ryan Howard.
The deal never materialized, leaving fans to wonder if a trade for Pujols was imminent.
There are several reasons why the Cardinals would be looking to deal the slugger and perennial All-Star.
First, Pujols is entering the final year of seven year, $100 million contract. He is expected to be requesting a contract at the end of the season that would rival Alex Rodriguez's contract figures. The Cardinals are well aware of how difficult it will be to afford him. Their market simply isn't big enough to fit him in their payroll without significant cuts.
Add in the massive contra ...
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