I have no faith in the pitching. Flaherty’s hurt, Wainwright is old, Matz is so-so and Hudson is returning from TJ surgery.

They’re in a bad division, which means they probably win 83-85 games, finish about 10 games behind Milwaukee, earn a wild card spot, lose a one game playoff and go home.

The Pujols return is a distraction from the fact that the team won't be very good.  It's an attempt to sell tickets without a commitment to winning.

I was hoping he'd sign with Colorado and at least catch A-Rod if not reach 700 HR. Can't see either of those happening in St Louis, but he still might generate some excitement. Whatever happened to that personal services deal with Moreno?

I’m sure when the Angels released him, Pujols was released from the personal services contract. The Angels probably have to pay him, but I doubt he has to do anything for them.

Gotcha.
On a completely unrelated note, does anyone have any info on Artie's whereabouts?

forsberg_us wrote:

JV wrote:

Gotcha.
On a completely unrelated note, does anyone have any info on Artie's whereabouts?

I still chat with him pretty regularly, and he’s actually joined our fantasy hockey league. I keep meaning to tell him there have been posts on the board.

I request the Darthpujols handle

"I’ve been asked a lot of questions over the past few days regarding what’s been going on at home and sadly, after 22 years of marriage, I have made the decision to file for divorce from my wife, Deidre. I realize this is not the most opportune time with Opening Day approaching and other family events that have recently taken place. These situations are never easy and isn’t something that just happened overnight. As a devout Christian, this is an outcome that I never wanted to see happen. For many long days and nights, I prayed, asking the Lord for His guidance. I am thankful for the five beautiful children that we brought into this world and remain committed to raising them in a loving and safe environment. I ask that you please respect our privacy and the privacy of our five children during this time.”

Damn

artie_fufkin wrote:

I don't know how you issue a statement that you're divorcing your wife while she's in the hospital recuperating from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
If DeJong is the every day shortstop instead of Sosa, I'm going to lose my mind.

If she is anything like my ex wife I'd say the surgery was strictly exploratory.

APIAD wrote:

artie_fufkin wrote:

I don't know how you issue a statement that you're divorcing your wife while she's in the hospital recuperating from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
If DeJong is the every day shortstop instead of Sosa, I'm going to lose my mind.

If she is anything like my ex wife I'd say the surgery was strictly exploratory.

Ex-wife?
 

AP, remind me again what part of Illinois you’re in.

We’ve been making the tour of many of Illinois’ finer stops because my daughter is playing softball for a JUCO over there. Most of her conference is south of Springfield. For some reason I’m remembering you being further north.

forsberg_us wrote:

AP, remind me again what part of Illinois you’re in.

We’ve been making the tour of many of Illinois’ finer stops because my daughter is playing softball for a JUCO over there. Most of her conference is south of Springfield. For some reason I’m remembering you being further north.

Nope I'm further south, thankfully. Near Olney il.
 

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APIAD wrote:

forsberg_us wrote:

AP, remind me again what part of Illinois you’re in.

We’ve been making the tour of many of Illinois’ finer stops because my daughter is playing softball for a JUCO over there. Most of her conference is south of Springfield. For some reason I’m remembering you being further north.

Nope I'm further south, thankfully. Near Olney il.
 

Really??  Weather permitting, we play at Olney on Friday

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