As a Cardinal fan that is interesting. I am in MT, not MO, totally removed the whole thing, just a fan. I am curious as to what he means. You are right, Albert always has had the image of "good guy", risen from nothing, knows where he came from.
On that note, I truly thought he would entertain some offers, but then sign with the Cards, he already has hundreds of millions, why not be the new Musial in St Louis? But it makes sense from what your bro says, he doesn't give crap, he wants the dough.
While I am pretty pissed at the guy, I say, get the heck out Albert. Dewitt will take the money, sign a closer, and another good starter. Hopefully Wainwright is good to go, with Carp, and another starter, Cards should be right back in it.