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  1. Albert Pujols was on the receiving end of one of the most lucrative contracts in professional sports history when he agreed with the Los Angeles Angels on a 10-year deal for about $250 million earlier this month. But he also made some accommodations to help his new club land another prize catch this winter.

    Pujols agreed to a backloaded deal -- taking significantly less money in the first two years -- to aid the Angels in their pursuit of free agent pitcher C.J. Wilson, baseball sources told ESPN.com.

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  2. Thanks to two monster signings that were announced in front of Angel Stadium on a gorgeous Saturday morning, though, Anaheim's baseball team now matters more than ever.

    Two days after first baseman Albert Pujols and starting pitcher C.J. Wilson agreed to deals that combined for $331.5 million, the two were unveiled in front of roughly 4,200 eager fans at an open-to-the-public press conference. There, Pujols donned a white No. 5 Angels jersey, Wilson was decorated with a red No. 33, and the two made one thing unmistakably clear: Baseball will never be the same in this city again.

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  3. I just want to say thank you to all the ranger fans who have supported me, and my efforts in the community the last six years in Texas. Surely it's both hard for some to understand that I left for a different team let alone a division rival- it was bittersweet for me as well. 

    At the end of the day the Rangers didn't make a push to keep me on the team. The Angels and Marlins wanted me on their teams and proved it.  Everything written about an asking price etc was media speculation and never had an ounce of truth. The rangers are a great organization with talented front office and players and will be a difficult team to beat and it's very sad to leave such awesome teammates and fans. The last few years in Rangers Stadium were special- going from a losing team to bankrupt to American League champs was a complete transformation and obviously everyone should be proud of it.

    The charity will continue even stronger now and we will continue to support North Texas kids as well as SoCal kids. Please keep that spirit of philanthropy alive for your local causes like cooks children's hospital, Scottish rite, Dallas Children's and the Boys and Girls Club.

    -C.J.

  4. DALLAS -- C.J. Wilson joined the Los Angeles Angels' rotation Thursday, bolting the Rangers to agree to a five-year, $77.5 million deal with Texas' biggest division rival.

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  5. DALLAS, TX – The Angels Thursday announced that the club has reached a tentative understanding pending a physical with left-handed pitcher C.J. Wilson. Today’s announcement was made by General Manager Jerry Dipoto.

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  6. What's the Power of a Good Luck Charm?  

     As Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson took to the mound Monday night, he wore a rope-like necklace that may be nothing more than a fashion choice, but if he believes in the maker's claims, that may give him an "edge" against his opponents at bat.

    It's not just Wilson; a surprising number of professional athletes have begun wearing the titanium-laced necklaces, including Rangers Derrick Holland, Mitch Moreland and Elvis Andrus.

    The "edge" the necklaces' manufacturer, Phiten, claims to give is not proved, but especially for athletes, there is psychological value to an item worn consistently, rituals and superstitions, one sports psychologist says.

  7. World Series is Top Priority, but C.J. Wilson Enthusiastic About GRAND-AM Debut

    Don’t expect to see C.J. Wilson Racing’s team owner at Barber Motorsports Park for next week’s test in preparation for the 2012 Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge season.

    But don’t be surprised if the all-star pitcher is at future tests and races – and possibly behind the wheel of the No. 159 New Balance/Phiten/CJ Wilson’s Children Charities Mazda MX-5 at the Daytona test in January.

  8. Find out how YOU can win a $100 Victoria's Secret gift card by simply subscribing to the CJ WILSON Youtube Channel.  Free to enter and easy to win, this is a way to say THANKS to everyone that has made this season so incredible.