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Angels part ways with Albert Pujols
The Angels designated Albert Pujols for assignment on Thursday, leaving the 41-year-old’s playing future in limbo.
Pujols was in the final year of his historic 10-year, $253 million deal, which included a $10 million personal services contract once the deal was complete.
Entire article: https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-released-by-angels
The Angels designated Albert Pujols for assignment on Thursday, leaving the 41-year-old’s playing future in limbo.
Pujols was in the final year of his historic 10-year, $253 million deal, which included a $10 million personal services contract once the deal was complete.
Entire article: https://www.mlb.com/news/albert-pujols-released-by-angels
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3,253 hits
2,112 RBI
667 HR
.298 BA
There will be some sports writer asshole who won't vote for him but he should be a unanimous, first ballot HOFer.
I forgive him his time as a Cardinal. The guy was incredible.
2,112 RBI
667 HR
.298 BA
There will be some sports writer asshole who won't vote for him but he should be a unanimous, first ballot HOFer.
I forgive him his time as a Cardinal. The guy was incredible.
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Also.... 3 x MVP and a ROY
The man averaged a career/MVP caliber year for normal MLB hitters for twenty one (21)! fucking years
Incredible
The most amazing part is that his first 11 years, with StL, were so incredible that he finished with that kind of 21 year average after being just average for his last 10 years out in LA.
NL 11 years: 2,073 hits/445 HR/1329 RBI with a 1.037 OPS
AL 10 years: 1,180/222/783 with a .758 OPS
He was a a good productive MLB hitter for 10 years after his prime. If that's the worst you can say about a guy who's first 11 years were Ruthian, he's a first ballot HOFer.
- 21 year career slash of .298/.376/.545/.921 with an average counting stat line of 183 hits/37 HR/119 RBI.
- 8 of his first 10 years in the league he posted an OPS over 1.000 for the entire season. I have a fantasy team roster full of middle of the order MLB hitters who can't do that for much more than a week if they can even get there.
- Four (4) seasons he OPS's over 1.100.
The man averaged a career/MVP caliber year for normal MLB hitters for twenty one (21)! fucking years
Incredible
The most amazing part is that his first 11 years, with StL, were so incredible that he finished with that kind of 21 year average after being just average for his last 10 years out in LA.
NL 11 years: 2,073 hits/445 HR/1329 RBI with a 1.037 OPS
AL 10 years: 1,180/222/783 with a .758 OPS
He was a a good productive MLB hitter for 10 years after his prime. If that's the worst you can say about a guy who's first 11 years were Ruthian, he's a first ballot HOFer.
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Albert Pujols landing spots: Retirement is likely next step, but these five teams could take chance on legend
Pujols is on his way to Cooperstown; but will there be one last stop on his way?
1. Chicago White Sox
It's hard to ignore the Tony La Russa connection, right? La Russa managed Pujols during his entire 11-year stint with the Cardinals, and the White Sox have been hammered with injuries (Eloy Jiménez, Luis Robert, etc.). The problem? Pujols doesn't play the outfield, and neither does rookie Yermín Mercedes, who is tearing the cover off the ball and locked in at DH. José Abreu won't be displaced at first base either. Hard to see a fit, but don't rule out La Russa going to bat for his guy.
2. Cincinnati Reds
The Reds lost first baseman Joey Votto to a broken thumb Wednesday and he is expected to miss several weeks. Cincinnati could go with Alex Blandino, Kyle Farmer, or Mike Moustakas at first base, though none are ideal solutions (moving Moustakas to first would require moving Jonathan India or Nick Senzel to third, and open a hole elsewhere). Asking Pujols to play first base on an everyday basis at this point in his career isn't the best idea, but the Reds are an option.
3. Cleveland
The Jake Bauers-Yu Chang platoon has combined to hit .189/.270/.244 with zero -- zero! -- home runs at first base and that is unacceptable production at a position with a high offensive bar. The AL Central is winnable and giving Pujols a look isn't the craziest thing in the world given the production they've received at first base. The price is right for a cost-conscious Cleveland team and perhaps Pujols would be willing to play for a highly respected manager in Terry Francona.
4. New York Yankees
Luke Voit is working his way back from knee surgery and New York's first basemen have hit .159/.258/.265 in the interim. Already once this year the Yankees have taken a low-cost flier on a bounce-back candidate (Rougned Odor), and they could do something similar with Pujols until Voit returns. I'd call this unlikely because Voit started a minor-league rehab assignment this week and is expected to return next week. Pujols would be a short-term fill-in at best, especially with the scorching hot Giancarlo Stanton at DH.
5. St. Louis Cardinals
If it happens, it would be for nostalgia reasons. Paul Goldschmidt is entrenched at first base, the Cardinals don't have the DH spot available, and they have one first base/DH type on the bench already in Matt Carpenter. That said, the Cardinals are home through the weekend, so maybe they'd bring Pujols back for one farewell game? Would there be a better way to go out at this point? I don't think so.
Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...these-five-teams-could-take-chance-on-legend/
Just sayin': If nobody signs him, the Angels will still be on the hook for the full $30M he's owed this year so he may be getting a early start on his 10 year personal services contract with he Angels.
Pujols is on his way to Cooperstown; but will there be one last stop on his way?
1. Chicago White Sox
It's hard to ignore the Tony La Russa connection, right? La Russa managed Pujols during his entire 11-year stint with the Cardinals, and the White Sox have been hammered with injuries (Eloy Jiménez, Luis Robert, etc.). The problem? Pujols doesn't play the outfield, and neither does rookie Yermín Mercedes, who is tearing the cover off the ball and locked in at DH. José Abreu won't be displaced at first base either. Hard to see a fit, but don't rule out La Russa going to bat for his guy.
2. Cincinnati Reds
The Reds lost first baseman Joey Votto to a broken thumb Wednesday and he is expected to miss several weeks. Cincinnati could go with Alex Blandino, Kyle Farmer, or Mike Moustakas at first base, though none are ideal solutions (moving Moustakas to first would require moving Jonathan India or Nick Senzel to third, and open a hole elsewhere). Asking Pujols to play first base on an everyday basis at this point in his career isn't the best idea, but the Reds are an option.
3. Cleveland
The Jake Bauers-Yu Chang platoon has combined to hit .189/.270/.244 with zero -- zero! -- home runs at first base and that is unacceptable production at a position with a high offensive bar. The AL Central is winnable and giving Pujols a look isn't the craziest thing in the world given the production they've received at first base. The price is right for a cost-conscious Cleveland team and perhaps Pujols would be willing to play for a highly respected manager in Terry Francona.
4. New York Yankees
Luke Voit is working his way back from knee surgery and New York's first basemen have hit .159/.258/.265 in the interim. Already once this year the Yankees have taken a low-cost flier on a bounce-back candidate (Rougned Odor), and they could do something similar with Pujols until Voit returns. I'd call this unlikely because Voit started a minor-league rehab assignment this week and is expected to return next week. Pujols would be a short-term fill-in at best, especially with the scorching hot Giancarlo Stanton at DH.
5. St. Louis Cardinals
If it happens, it would be for nostalgia reasons. Paul Goldschmidt is entrenched at first base, the Cardinals don't have the DH spot available, and they have one first base/DH type on the bench already in Matt Carpenter. That said, the Cardinals are home through the weekend, so maybe they'd bring Pujols back for one farewell game? Would there be a better way to go out at this point? I don't think so.
Entire article: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/...these-five-teams-could-take-chance-on-legend/
Just sayin': If nobody signs him, the Angels will still be on the hook for the full $30M he's owed this year so he may be getting a early start on his 10 year personal services contract with he Angels.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...els-release-slugger-albert-pujols-source-says
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Right?
No way they could possibly take one of the 17 extra OF bats and hand them a 1B mitt.
That would be a waste the the Suarez (which is Spanish for "man with 4 thumbs and 2 lead feet") at SS anchored defense they have worked so hard to build.
Every single fucking day as a Reds fan
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Right?
No way they could possibly take one of the 17 extra OF bats and hand them a 1B mitt.
That would be a waste the the Suarez (which is Spanish for "man with 4 thumbs and 2 lead feet") at SS anchored defense they have worked so hard to build.
Every single fucking day as a Reds fan
I'm ready for them to platoon winker with akiyama (which is Japanese for infield power)
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Just activated and batting 8th tonight:
Just sayin': I never knew they actually has an Ohio Cup trophy:
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Just activated and batting 8th tonight:
Just sayin': I never knew they actually has an Ohio Cup trophy:
Two teams, one cup
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