On This Date in Cardinal History - 2011

On This Date in Cardinals History – 2011

Albert Pujols’ self-imposed deadline to reach a long-term contract extension with the St. Louis Cardinals expires without a deal. Seeking 10 years and $300 million, Pujols announces there will be no further negotiations during the season to avoid becoming a distraction. The three-time National League MVP was set to become a free agent at season’s end.

For the record, the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series, defeating the Texas Rangers in a thrilling seven-game series, marking their 11th championship title.

Also on this date, one of my favorite Cardinal players growing up, catcher Tim McCarver passed away.

Tim a beloved father of daughters Kathy and Kelly McCarver, and adored grandfather to Beau and Leigh Root, gregarious MLB broadcaster, All-Star catcher, World Series champion, Emmy-award winner and author, died in Memphis on Thursday at the age of 81. According to his family, the cause of death was heart failure.

Background Research Sources - HistoryofCardinals.com