Hey Abs you can get up from that fetal position you went into when ridicules Pujols/Howard started first broke
Big Al ain’t goin anywhere
Albert said that there are stupid people that like to write something when it’s not the truth, and that’s all I have to say about that, Further more “If I’m getting traded, they need to come to me. That’s not my job to go to them. I’ve been saying all along I want to be here, but whatever, it’s not up to me. I just think somebody tried to be funny, but it’s so stupid when somebody takes something like that serious.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. denied his team had discussed a trade and used “lies” and “ridiculous” and “irresponsible” to describe the report, which ESPN based on unidentified sources.
Tony La Russa said he didn’t want to hear any more about a possible trade.“I don’t think any team would kick it around,” he said, “because they know he’s not going anywhere.”
In an article I read that somewhat supports the idea said, Howard is a St. Louis native, who Cards' fans would immediately fall in love with if he were to don a Cardinals' uniform. Pujols is immensely popular in St. Louis, but if anyone could make St. Louis fans forget about King Albert, it's their own Ryan Howard.
Furthermore, Pujols's current contract expires following the 2011 season, and thus far discussions between Pujols and the Cardinals organization have not gotten very far.
Pujols will almost certainly be looking for a record-shattering contract that exceeds the $275 million contract Alex Rodriguez signed with the Yankees.
Quite simply, paying that kind of money for Albert Pujols may not be an option for the Cardinals. If that is the case, why not deal him while he is still under contract for a suitable replacement? A suitable replacement like Ryan Howard.
Howard, like Pujols, will be a free agent following the 2011 season. However, while Pujols will likely make a push to be the highest-paid player in baseball history, Howard is likely to sign for something similar to his current $18 million average per season contract.
Ryan Howard is no Albert Pujols. It's a simple comparison of one of the best sluggers in the game, to one of the best sluggers of all-time. However, when you take a close look at the numbers, Howard's production doesn't really pale in comparison to Pujols's.
However, before you write off the idea as being insane, ask yourself: "Would the Cardinals be better off holding onto Pujols for two more seasons and getting nothing in return when he walks? Or, are they better off dealing him for a suitable replacement while he is still under contract?"
It's hard to believe, but trading Albert Pujols may be the best thing for the Cardinals organization
Um, no, I don’t think so.