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Albert Pujols aiming for most expensive contract in baseball

Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols in 2008. (via Flickr/SD Dirk)
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols in 2008. (via Flickr/SD Dirk)

If he doesn't re-sign with the St. Louis Cardinals, first baseman Albert Pujols could set off a bidding war to end all wars. Pujols reportedly wants to be baseball's first $300-million-man.

Check out Adam Allington's story for Marketplace Morning Report.

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