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Originally Posted by Where ru Chris O'Sullivan
Doesn't Pujols have a burr in his saddle though? I didnt pay enough attention, but they were talking long term extension last summer and I think they were very far apart.
Not sure its all about the money now, I thought he was upset with their initial offer last summer and it hurt him enough that he told his agent not to talk to them until FA status.
We'll see, but I'm sure Larussa's decision was based on his view of next years team.
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He didn't want to negotiate during the season but I don't think that has any impact on him not re-signing with the team. I don't think he had a burr in his saddle so much as he wasn't going to re-sign unless he got the huge deal he was looking for.
La Russa isn't the kind of guy that would retire just because Pujols wasn't coming back. If anything Pujols leaving would have him stay so he could put a pitcher at first and show everybody how smart he is by doing something wacky.
Based on his comments about Fielder after the Milwaukee series I think he certainly is willing to re-sign in St. Louis.
But as always this could just be my bias talking.