Pujols "Will give the best of me on and off the field"

can't wait to get out to play before you. "I promise that as I did in St. Louis I will try to give them the best of me on and off the field".

Pujols and Wilson during his presentation to Lakers fans - with those words was presented Saturday Albert Pujols before thousands of fans and hundreds of media personalities that cover to the Lakers in Anaheim in a press conference assembled in the square which is located at the entrance of the Stadium Angel.

The Dominican milestone was the most quoted in the market this winter free agent and on Thursday agreed a contract for 10 years and $254 million with the Lakers.

Its presentation was also accompanied by of the left-handed pitcher C.J. Wilson, who is a native of Anaheim and determined to leave behind his career with the Texas Rangers to squaring a Pact for five years and $77.5 million.

To be presented to the media, Pujols said his decision to leave St. Louis was u000avery difficult for the love and support he has received from St. Louis fans throughout his career. It was reported that his conversation with owner art Moreno was instrumental in the decision and said that the withdrawal of leader Tony LaRussa as leader of the Cardinals not had no effect on his decision.

"I had several conversations with Mr. Moreno and soon to make a decision he said will be a partner." He was friendly and well positive talk about the team. "That was decisive," said Pujols, who spoke of happy to be part of a team of Los Angeles and then corrected to Anaheim when he heard some present react surprised with this expression.

Pujols said Moreno conversation lasted about 30 minutes. And explained that the profile of the Lakers as a team contender he moved to his decision.

"Pray for this decision." We wanted to Dios guide us where we should go. And it is now - peramos u000aget involved with the community and charity entities. I'm going to enjoy this time and try to make the best possible inside and outside the ground. "As you know do work here with my Foundation," said Pujols.

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for more news, notes and analysis of the Lakers, have a look to the blog of report Angelinos. Blog while, with less attention but not without the same love, Wilson reported that he was a dream to sign with the Lakers. Natural in Anaheim, Wilson recalled that child, he always followed the Lakers and was like her idol the former left-handed pitcher Chuck Finley.

"Wow." I don't know how to describe them as excited I am for this opportunity. This is a dream come true. "After a few years of battles for this team, is exciting to be part of this cause from now onwards," said Wilson.

"Will be an adventure to be part of a very solid rotation with Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana", u000aHe abounded. Wilson mentioned that his decision to leave Texas wasn't so difficult because she knows of the Organization's commitment to winning. Thus dared to come out of a team which has gone two years consecutive world series.

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