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22 December 2011

MLB: News and Notes 12/22/11

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The St. Louis Cardinals have inked free agent outfielder Carlos Beltran to a two-year deal, worth around $13 million a season. This ends speculation as to where the veteran free agent would sign, the Indians and Blue Jays being Beltran's other two primary suitors. This move comes after the Cardinals lost the top free agent of 2011, first baseman Albert Pujols.

Take: With a looming void surrounding the Cardinals after they lost their franchise player and future Hall-of-Fame first baseman Albert Pujols this offseason, the signing of Beltran helps them transition into a post-Pujols world. Beltran is expected to play left and right field, with Lance Berkman switching to first base.