After days of speculation free-agent Albert Pujols made up his mind on Thursday morning, agreeing to a 10-year deal worth over $250 million to sign with Angels.
MY TAKE: As a Reds' fan I was hoping St. Louis would resign him. The reason - in three or four years it would screw the team. Pujols was worth every penny, this past decade. The Angels are paying for the production the Cardinals received. At least in the AL Pujols could move to DH down the road. It does make me wonder if he got this at 32 (next week) what will Joey Votto get at 29 in two years?
Reaction from Twitter...
Pujols to the Angels? This morning's previously scheduled meeting to talk about possibly upgrading our season tickets just got interesting. - @jimrome
10 yrs $250M for a 32-yr old (next month) 1B with declining OBP/BA 3 straight years....good luck. - @LanceMcAlister
Arte Moreno has changed his ways and gets the big fish. pujols deal with #angels changes al west landscape - @Jon_Heyman
Money don't buy Happiness but with 250m you can rent a smile for a long time - @shawnemerriman
Pujols to the Angels. Boom. - @heykayadams
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