Mozeliak did a lot of stupid shit, but Pujols refused to negotiate an extension the past couple years - publicly stating repeatedly HE preferred to play out his existing contract. HE set the entire timetable. HE set an unrealistic ceiling. HE set the deadline. HE refuses to negotiate in-ST or in-Season 2-years running. HE made ALL the rules.
I used to think more highly of Pujols, but some amount of respect has been lost the last few years.
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