When it became clear that the Marlins were serious contenders for the talents of Albert Pujols, and to be more exact, when word spread of what they were offering, I quickly concluded: all the best with the Fish big guy. Nevertheless, upon waking and finding that Pujols was an Angel I was struck with what has become the common currency of the general reaction, that being shock and sadness. In spare moments I've been trying to pin down the nexus of my feelings about all of this. It probably goes without saying that I only try to speak for myself and not characterize the general reaction, although I will delve into that territory just a little.

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