Jerry Dipoto just can't be stopped. On the same morning he signs Albert Pujols, he also adds C.J. Wilson. The latter being added for a much more reasonable five years and $77.5 million.
By comparison to Pujols, that looks like he is practically free. More importantly, that contract is smaller when compared to Jered Weaver, so it seems that Dipoto got Wilson for a pretty decent price and didn't have to blow up the team's pay structure in the process or hurt any feelings. I think it is safe to say that he can take the rest of the week off now.
Adding Wilson would have been enough for most Angels fans as it now gives them arguable they best rotation in the American League and possibly the majors. Not only is Wilson very talented, but he also gives the rotation a much-needed southpaw to balance things out some. Wilson will be derided for his lackluster post-season efforts and his "hipster" attitude (I guess I need to stop making fun of him now, huh?), but ...
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Monkey with a Halo:
PLAYERS:
Jerry Dipoto,
Albert Pujols,
Jered Weaver,
Jerome Williams,
Garrett Richards,
Brad Mills,
Danny Haren,
Ervin Santana,
Arte Moreno
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels
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