Does Pujols lack the DH moxy?

[Erstad Grit]

I've heard players, coaches, etc talk about how difficult it is to DH. I think I recall our super 4 outfield which was to have a rotation with DH not working because no one wanted to DH. (Bye bye Edmonds) Many have stated how hard it is to just sit for several innings and then pick up a bat. 

 

I was hoping Pujols would become an Edgar Martinez or David Ortiz older type player....sigh....we'll see. 

 

Honestly Pujols seems pretty weak in the whole stoic detachment department that a DH might need. 

 

With Cron sucking pretty bad and some crazy throws from Escobar I say throw the old man back at 1b.

 

Yeah he might wear down by the all star break but it's not like his approach is looking good now. 

[Ohtaniland]

He has one job to do and he's failing.

[Broad Street]

How many games has he won for the Angels?

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I'm just dumbfounded he won't attempt to lose some weight. Prime Albert could carry all of that muscle and bulk and still be athletic enough and quick enough to dominate the game. In his older age, his muscle/bulk/fat is too much for him to carry around. It would alleviate pressure on his feet / legs / knees and probably help him be a bit quicker at the plate. Nothing drastic, 10-15 lbs could really help him. He looks like he's trotting around at 235 -240 lbs out there. 

[Troll Daddy]

I'm just dumbfounded he won't attempt to lose some weight. Prime Albert could carry all of that muscle and bulk and still be athletic enough and quick enough to dominate the game. In his older age, his muscle/bulk/fat is too much for him to carry around. It would alleviate pressure on his feet / legs / knees and probably help him be a bit quicker at the plate. Nothing drastic, 10-15 lbs could really help him. He looks like he's trotting around at 235 -240 lbs out there.

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I've said this before... you're correct 100%

[Blarg]

How many games has he won for the Angels?

If I'm not mistaken both of the Angels wins were from a Pujols RBI.

[CaliAngel]

Just trying to do too much. Terrible pitch selection. Trying to pull the ball.

 

Has to learn his power just isn't what it used to be, and he needs to be more concentrated on hitting singles and doubles instead of homers, and concentrate on going with the ball instead of trying to pull everything.

 

He would help the team a lot more if he changed his approach.

[arch stanton]

He does lead the team in stolen bases

[CaliAngel]

But he wasn't DHing.

[tomsred]

How many games has he won for the Angels?

 

This year 1/3 of them, LOL.  He is also tied with David Ortiz for most game ending winning hits since 2000 at 19 (most among active players).  Five of those happen to be with the Angels.

[Erstad Grit]

Just trying to do too much. Terrible pitch selection. Trying to pull the ball.

 

Has to learn his power just isn't what it used to be, and he needs to be more concentrated on hitting singles and doubles instead of homers, and concentrate on going with the ball instead of trying to pull everything.

 

He would help the team a lot more if he changed his approach.

 

But that's kinda my point. Someone trying to do too much is a bad description of a good DH. I bet Pujols felt great today digging that bad throw at first. Keeping him at 1b might help him relax a little while batting imo. 

[arch stanton]

The more he plays 1B the more we'll see Sosh tweak the lineups using the DH slot.

[Broad Street]

If I'm not mistaken both of the Angels wins were from a Pujols RBI.

Thanks! Point proven

[Broad Street]

This year 1/3 of them, LOL. He is also tied with David Ortiz for most game ending winning hits since 2000 at 19 (most among active players). Five of those happen to be with the Angels.

Yup

[Broad Street]

I'm just dumbfounded he won't attempt to lose some weight. Prime Albert could carry all of that muscle and bulk and still be athletic enough and quick enough to dominate the game. In his older age, his muscle/bulk/fat is too much for him to carry around. It would alleviate pressure on his feet / legs / knees and probably help him be a bit quicker at the plate. Nothing drastic, 10-15 lbs could really help him. He looks like he's trotting around at 235 -240 lbs out there.

You're right, I think it would help that foot drastically

[totdprods]

Oh come on now, Albert leads the team in stolen bases! His foot is fine!

[Broad Street]

Oh come on now, Albert leads the team in stolen bases! His foot is fine!

He had such a large running start that it surprised the infielders. If they had actually covered the bag I think he still would have been thrown out.

[Angel Oracle]

He had good DH numbers in 2014 (.943 OPS in some 160 at bats), although that fell back to a .765 OPS in some 230 at bats in 2015.