The Miami Marlins reportedly pursued Albert Pujols in the past, with some outlets suggesting they offered him a significant contract. It is unclear if the Marlins' offer was made in 2011 or 2012, but it is reported that Pujols turned down a substantial contract from the team. The exact terms of the offer are mentioned in some reports, but the details of the proposed deal and the timing of the offer are not consistently stated across outlets.