Thank you Albert for an incredible 11 seasons! They were historic and we enjoyed every at bat. We will never forget the two WS you help bring home. Regardless what uniform you wear you will always be a Cardinal - we also understand business is business.

I've been a Cardinals fan ever since I was old enough to know anything about baseball - will be a Cardinals fan, regardless the wins and losses, until the day I die. Would have loved to have seen Albert a Cardinal for life - I was hoping to see him on opening day until he couldn't walk any more, just like the other Cardinal greats.

Kudos to management for not destroying the franchise for one player. 20-25 million may work for 5 years but what about the other 5? It doesn't make sense for any organization - hope the Angels know what they are doing. Let's turn our attention to the middle infield, bull pen, a right handed outfielder and put another great Cards team on the diamond. Time will heal the wounds.

We will always root for you Albert - except when you return to St Louis to play on the other side in the WS. Yes, we will applaud, cameras will flash, the ump will call time - but when it comes down to business you will be facing Wainwright's nasty curve and we will be looking for title #12.

Brad