"'Twas a cold night in Dallas, when up to their suite/ The Marlins retired having not heard a peep.

An offer was made to the agent presiding/ In the hopes King Albert soon would be signing.

Marlins fans will have to wait a little longer to see if they'll be getting the ultimate Christmas present. The club was hopeful of learning one way or the other whether Albert Pujols would accept their new 10-year, $200 million-plus offer. By midnight, the Marlins had a good sense Pujols would not be making his decision until after daybreak."