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Pujols: Cardinals' handling of talks led to '12 exit

A reflective Albert Pujols says it was the way the Los Angeles Angels showed they cared that led him to join the team seven years ago.

Pujols addressed his 2012 decision to sign with the Angels over the St. Louis Cardinals in an interview on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger," which is airing in syndication this weekend. During the interview, recorded in spring training, Pujols told Bensinger that he didn't appreciate the way the Cardinals handled negotiations at the time.

"I felt that the approach that they took wasn't showing me that they wanted me to be a long-time Cardinal," Pujols said, adding "I believe I made the right decision.