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Post by Admin on May 8, 2021 0:50:46 GMT
Jim Bowden breaks down the release of Albert Pujols and his career legacy. #Pujols #Cardinals #Angels #AlbertPujols On Thursday, the Los Angeles Angels designated future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols for assignment. He is in the final season of his 10-year, $240 million contract, and club decided they can better use his roster spot on another player. The Angels are currently in last place in the AL West at 13-16. "The Angels Organization proudly signed Albert Pujols in 2011, and are honored that he has worn an Angels jersey for nearly half of his Hall-of-Fame Career," Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement. "Albert's historical accomplishments, both on and off the field, serve as an inspiration to athletes everywhere, and his actions define what it means to be a true Superstar. Since his Rookie of the Year Season in 2001, Albert and his wife Deidre have generously given their time and resources to countless charities throughout the world. We are thankful to the entire Pujols Family." The 41-year-old Pujols is hitting .198/.250/.372 with five home runs this season, and he's been a below-average hitter dating back to 2017. Once he clears waivers -- Pujols will undoubtedly clear waivers because no team is taking on his $30 million salary -- and is released, any team can sign him for the prorated portion of the league minimum.
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Post by Admin on May 8, 2021 2:29:48 GMT
Host of Nothing Personal David Samson breaks down the release of Albert Pujols.
(1:00) Why did the Angels release him like this? (1:48) How is this contract going to be remembered? (3:04) What is Albert Pujols' real age? (4:10) Is Pujols a 1st ballot hall of famer? (4:43) What do we know about Pujols and steroids? (5:57) Will we ever see Pujols again on a field?
#Pujols #Angels #Cardinals #AlbertPujols
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Post by Admin on May 11, 2021 22:12:50 GMT
How Albert Pujols' contract changed how front offices think
Back in February, Brian Kenny, Dan O'Dowd and Joel Sherman looked back at Albert Pujols' contract with the Angels and how it changed the way front offices around MLB approach free agency.
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Post by Admin on May 13, 2021 21:27:20 GMT
As expected, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols has cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels last week, reports The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Angels owe Pujols the remainder of his $30 million salary this year, minus the prorated portion of the league minimum should he sign elsewhere. "Albert is not a bench player," Angels GM Perry Minasian told reporters, including MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, last week. "We felt like for him, with respect to him, keeping him on the bench, him not getting any playing time, would not do him any good or the team any good. Never a good time for this, but with that being said, we felt like it was the best thing for the organization." Pujols, 41, was designated for assignment after being upset he was out of the lineup against Rays lefty Ryan Yarbrough, a decision that reportedly came from the front office rather than manager Joe Maddon. Minasian said the decision to cut ties with Pujols had been in the works for weeks and not because of the disagreement about being in the lineup against Yarbrough. Any team that claimed Pujols on waivers would've assumed his contract and been responsible for the remainder of his $30 million salary, so it's no surprise he cleared. He is now free to sign with any team for the prorated league minimum, though the list of suitors appears short. Not many teams need a declining first base/DH type, even one with Pujols' Hall-of-Fame pedigree.
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Post by Admin on May 17, 2021 20:00:47 GMT
How Albert Pujols Will Help the Dodgers Win a Championship | CBS Sports HQ
Former MLB executive of the year Jim Bowden discusses some top news items around baseball:
(1:00) How long will Corey Seager miss with a broken hand? (1:50) How Albert Pujols can help the Dodgers (2:49) Can the Angels turn things around?
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