The conspiracy theorists are buzzing with the possibility of Albert Pujols joining the Chicago Cubs after Cubs’ GM Jim Hendry and the first baseman were caught pictured in a hug before Tuesday’s game, as reported by ESPN news services.  Pujols will be a free agent this winter and many believe that the hug could signal the Cubs’ desire to land the nine-time All Star.

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Buster Olney of ESPN adds that the St. Louis Cardinals are not overly concerned with the embrace, but adds that the Cards probably wish that it didn’t happen.

“Albert and I had always had a good relationship,” Hendry said. “I think the world of him, and that has nothing to do with what type of baseball player he is. I have all the respect in the world for him, way beyond him being a great player, and he knows that.”

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