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Cardinals Rumors: St. Louis almost traded Albert Pujols in 2000

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Cardinals Rumors: St. Louis almost traded Albert Pujols in 2000

The St. Louis Cardinals almost traded Albert Pujols in 2000.

St. Louis Cardinals almost traded Albert Pujols to San Diego Padres in 2000. The deal would have sent catcher Carlos Hernandez to the Cardinals. Jeff Scott, the former scouting director, didn't want to trade Pu jols or outfielder Ben Johnson.

Albert Pujols almost got traded in 2000. He has now hit 700 home runs and is the Cardinals' best player. Yadier Molina has been the team's catcher for the last two decades. Pu julis has guided the Cards to a near NL Central victory and into the postseason. He is hitting .264/.336/.524 with an .860 OPS, 21 home Runs and 58 RBI.

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