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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
I wouldn't even consider it.
Again - The DeWitt Group is playing with house money. They sold the parking structures that came with the team for what the team cost - in short they got the Cardinals for free.
Then they promised that the new stadium would allow them to stay competitive in the current fiscal climate.
If those mother****ers come with their hands out after they got the best player in baseball for a screaming bargain over the last decade, I'll be furious. Now's when they need to pay the fans back for their loyalty, not come asking for even more.
The "Pujols Tax" should be paid by the people that have most benefited by his presence (Tony LaRussa and Jose Oquendo excluded).
I would be insulted beyond all belief if they do that.
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Fair enough. I also think it's a slap in face to offer him 6/7 years. 8 years should be the minimum offer.