Do Marlins Believe Pujols Is Older Than 31?

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:realgm

Dan Le Batard of The Miami Herald writes almost in passing that the Marlins believe Albert Pujols is older than his listed age.

The Marlins, preparing to open a new ballpark, have reportedly made a significant offer to the 31-year-old free-agent first baseman.

"The total dollars are in dispute, depending on whom you believe, but the number of years offered is not. Nine years. That's insanity, especially since, like a lot of teams, the Marlins believe Pujols to be older than the 31 he claims to be," he writes.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

I'd love to see quotes from these "many other teams" saying they doubt Pujols' age.

 

[jarrod2323]

who gives a shit - the dude can flat out hit. Period.

 

[bosoxlover12]

if they thought he was older than 31, why did they give him a 9 year deal?

 

[.infamous]

if they thought he was older than 31, why did they give him a 9 year deal?

It's more than likely a front loaded deal.