Yahoo's Jeff Passan notes that, ultimately, Albert Pujols had to answer to one person over his contract negotiations — himself. And that's why, Passan says, the current situation is the right decision for him.
Cardinal fans — you got Matt Holliday because the A's didn't think they could resign him. And, the Cards management did. Even if negotiating against itself more than anything.
And, he's right about Pujols being in control. That said, DeWitt had more control, like a year ago.
Passan's right about one other thing, too. In another column, he notes Tony La Russa is baseball's great enabler. Nailed that one.
He also notes that, although the players union doesn't have a special "play" in this contract, agent Dan Lozano does. He left his former representation company and set up shop on his own. This is a "defining moment" for him. How much that is affecting negotiations, I don't know. But, Pujols can make the call on any contract details himself, at end of day.
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