The Cardinals hope to negotiate long-term deals with Matt Holliday and Albert Pujols simultaneously, though the priority appears to be securing the latter. "It's a high priority to sign Albert to make him a lifetime Cardinal," Chairman Bill DeWitt said. RealGM Note: For the second consecutive season, Pujols finished as the top player in terms of season FIC. Pujols 'deserved' to make $33M, giving him a Reina Value of +129%.