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Found December 30, 2011 on Monkey with a Halo: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jeff Mathis,  Albert Pujols,  CJ Wilson,  Vernon Wells,  Ryan Madson,  Buster Olney,  Jerry Dipoto
TEAMS: Toronto Blue Jays,  Los Angeles Angels,  Philadelphia Phillies

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The December 30th, 2011 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim including Pujols' contract is heavily backloaded, Angels boast one of the best infields, Halo fans will miss mocking Jeff Mathis and much more... The Story: Albert Pujols' contract is heavily backloaded, with him earning $12 million in 2012 and over $30 million per year towards the end of the deal. The Monkey Says: The deal is structured this way allegedly so that the Angels could also afford to add C.J. Wilson, though I think it has more to do with off-setting how much Vernon Wells is owed, which is $21 million annually for the next three years. What I find interesting though is that this puts the Angels ...
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