Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt liked what superstar Albert Pujols said upon arriving at camp about winning being more important than money to him when it comes to his next contract.

“I’m not going to lie to you: It’s not about the money all the time,” Pujols said when he got to spring training. “It’s about being in a place to win and being in a position to win. If the Cardinals are willing to do that and put a team together every year like they have, I’m going to try to work everything out to stay in this town.”
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While both sides are tossing bouquets toward each other, the type of money it would take to execute a Pujols extension — word is, he’d seek $25 million a year for 10 years — would be almost unprecedented territory for a team outside one of the very major markets. So while extending Pujols is a possibility, it’s certainly no sure thing. Considering Pujols’ true market value and the Cardinals’ prudent spending past, it’s probably going to take some serious compromising on both sides to get it done.
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At least DeWitt hopes money isn’t what drives him.

Ya think? Can the Cardinals both build a winner around Pujols while simultaneously affording a $25m contract? Let’s see that happen.

It’s ALWAYS about the money. Just ask Teix, Sabathia, Burnett, Lowe, Manny, ARod, Zito…