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Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals did not reach a deal on a new contract extension as the slugger's self-imposed 12 p.m. ET Wednesday deadline for the end of negotiations passed.Pujols can become a free agent after the 2011 season, and the three-time NL MVP has said all offseason that he does not wish for extension talks to become a distraction by dragging into spring training and beyond.
"While we are disappointed that we did not reach an agreement, we remain hopeful that Albert will finish his career in St. Louis," Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said in a statement.
"We respect Albert's decision to focus entirely on preparing for the 2011 season. We will honor his wishes and not discuss this matter until the completion of the season."
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