Albert Pujols is coming off a World Series title as he enters free agency for the first time. (AP)

First-time free agent Albert Pujols is set to meet with the Marlins within the next few days, perhaps as soon as Saturday, according to MLB.com. After the Cardinals and Pujols failed to reach an extension deal last winter, the slugger is a free agent for the first time in his career.

Pujols has played his entire 10-year career with the Cardinals as one of the best hitters in baseball. The first baseman has recorded more than 30 home runs and 90 RBIs every season of his career. Pujols had 37 home runs and 99 RBIs to go along with a .299 batting average this past season. He became just the third player in MLB history to hit three home runs in a World Series game in Game 3 of the of the 2011 World Series, as he helped lead the Cardinals to their eventual Series victory.

The Marlins have had a busy offseason already. They made Ozzie Guillen their manager days before the 2011 season ended and have met with free agents Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle, as well as sent a contingent to the Dominican Republic to see Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.