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There is one guy and one guy only who should be in this team's crosshairs, at least when the season ends: Albert Pujols. This org could EASILY afford him and still bolster other parts of the roster. I don't care what the current budget is because the org could add $30 million in payroll without breaking a sweat. Plus, if the team added a superstar who got the team winning again, attendance would skyrocket which would offset a huge chunk of the additional salary.
There is no good reason why the M's have avoided the elite players, and I think our expectations for this organization should reflect that.