Orange County Register: Healthy Pujols talks about the day he will retire

[AngelsWin.com]

TEMPE, Ariz. – For the first time in three years, Albert Pujols showed up to spring training without any medical issues to discuss.And he talked about retiring anyway.Don't be shocked. Pujols was talking about a hypothetical that requires a lot...

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[ELEVEN]

I'm guessing sometime between April 31 and October 32

[Butcher'd]

Pujols is just trolling the fan base with this comment.

 

It's kind of funny and kind of annoying at the same time IMO

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

So we have Freese with an impeccable physique and Pujols 100% healthy.

 

And no whale Trout !? Psh, lets start the WS right now.

[Docwaukee]

so it will take his kid being in the olympics in 2020 for him to retire prior to his contract ending?  And they'll have to revise age protocol in order for it to happen?  

 

He's gonna collect every last dollar of that contract folks.  Of course he's entitled to it, but I think there is no chance he stops early.  

[Angelsjunky]

Has Trout waddled into camp yet?

[NJHalo]

Here's to hoping that Hamilton has a kid on the 2016 Olympic team

[ELEVEN]

Here's to hoping that Hamilton has a kid on the 2016 Olympic team

He could just go there while on the DL.

[bloodbrother]

so it will take his kid being in the olympics in 2020 for him to retire prior to his contract ending?  And they'll have to revise age protocol in order for it to happen?  

 

He's gonna collect every last dollar of that contract folks.  Of course he's entitled to it, but I think there is no chance he stops early.  

 

 

Yep, pretty obvious he's finishing up the entire contract. Again, whenever any reporter dares to question his ability he snaps back with his "check my career stats" comment. Players often don't know when to retire...thinking they can still play the game.

[Glen]

Has Trout waddled into camp yet?

This got a genuine LOL.

[Angel Oracle]

My stats speak for themselves.

Edited February 23, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[IEAngelsfan]

Here's to hoping that Hamilton has a kid on the 2016 Olympic team

I chuckled.

[disarcina]

what's he have -- SIX years left on that TEN year deal ???

[2112]

what's he have -- SIX years left on that TEN year deal ???

I was just really glad we got that monster production out of him the first few years of his contract, that will make the enviable sucky years easier to bear.

Wait........what?

[Angelsjunky]

I'd love to see Albert have an Angels-career-year and hit .290/.350/.530 with 30 HR. Is that too much to ask?

[ItzTacosYerrp]

Has Trout waddled into camp yet?

freakin lol! Edited February 24, 2015 by ItzTacosYerrp

[Docwaukee]

what's he have -- SIX years left on that TEN year deal ???

7 dude.  7.  

[Ochocinco!]

Pujols's entire response was code for " Suck my schlong everyone, i'm getting every penny of this deal"

[Blarg]

I wonder if Arte is going to pay off the IOC to lower the age.

Or Pujols' daughter could just lie about her age like her dad does.

Pujols is only 32?

[laagamer]

It isn't Alberts fault that we haven't won a playoff game. Anyone who insists otherwise is an idiot. And I don't care what spot he bats in the lineup.

 

So we're overpaying for his "numbers". Every team in the league has someone like that. What I don't understand is why Albert and the front office insists on him playing 1B. 

 

DH the man. I've been saying that since day 1 of his contract. He's old for a MLB player. Once you hit 30, you're past your prime. Your body starts to turn on you. I've always been under the mindset of DH'ing Albert and saving his legs for as long as possible. His bat is the primary concern in my opinion. 

 

I dunno. Just my thoughts on the subject. 

Edited February 24, 2015 by laagamer

[Lou]

he plays 1B because he is the best fielding first baseman we have

[Blarg]

And still one of the best defensive first basemen in baseball according to Fangraphs. Last season he led all full time 1st basemen with a 9.3 UZR/150. 

[Angelsjunky]

And still one of the best defensive first basemen in baseball according to Fangraphs. Last season he led all full time 1st basemen with a 9.3 UZR/150. 

 

Nerd.

[Mark68]

Has Trout waddled into camp yet?

He rolled into camp.

[Mark68]

It isn't Alberts fault that we haven't won a playoff game. Anyone who insists otherwise is an idiot. And I don't care what spot he bats in the lineup.

 

So we're overpaying for his "numbers". Every team in the league has someone like that. What I don't understand is why Albert and the front office insists on him playing 1B. 

 

DH the man. I've been saying that since day 1 of his contract. He's old for a MLB player. Once you hit 30, you're past your prime. Your body starts to turn on you. I've always been under the mindset of DH'ing Albert and saving his legs for as long as possible. His bat is the primary concern in my opinion. 

 

I dunno. Just my thoughts on the subject. 

So, you want one of the best fielding first basemen (still) in MLB in the DH spot?