Opening Day 2012 begins in Miami with the renamed Marlins meeting the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals in a new $650 million ballpark in South Florida.
The only thing missing is Albert Pujols. The slugging first baseman opted during the off season to sign with the Anaheim Angels, or as they pretentiously were renamed, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Despite his success in St. Louis and the fan adoration, it's not surprising that Pujols moved. The Cardinals' bank account wasn't big enough to sign the aging (yes, early 30s is old in major league sports) star to a long-term deal.
Pujols might have been in Miami tonight if the Marlins had agreed to a no-trade clause as part of their 10-year offer. The team, prone to fire sales every couple of years, said no, so the three-time MVP instead inked a 10-year deal with Anaheim.
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