Cards, Berkman agree on extension

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Cardinals signed OF Lance Berkman to a one-year contract extension.
Well, that's a surprise, especially after Berkman said Monday that talks between the two sides had stalled. Exact terms of the deal aren't yet known, but he figures to make more than the $8 million salary he earned in 2011. Berkman, 35, has found the fountain of youth in St. Louis this season, batting .300/.412/.555 with 31 home runs, 91 RBI and a .967 OPS.

Great deal for the Cards regardless of the money! It's only one year and the Cardinals have already set themselves up for a good replacement if Pujols does leave. Berkman carried this team for the first half with Pujols taking it the rest of the way. Good deal and a good fit for the Cards who will have Wainwright back at some point next season.

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1 yr/$12 million