David, I was ticked at our previous GM for signing middle-aged, mid-level talent, which I considered Bautista to be.
Have never been so wrong about a ball player. He's got on base, hit for average, with power and in the clutch. He has a great arm is a good fielder and a smart and aggressive, if not particularly speedy runner.
He's been a joy to watch.
Pujols is one of the great talents of all-time. He's made millions of dollars and if the St. Louis Cardinals can't afford to keep him, most teams can't.
Somehow they think we love the business, not the game.