It depends on the sport. I’m as good in bocce as I was when I was 20! (Not very good then. Not very good now.)
Posted on 05/06/2021 9:40:30 PM PDT by L.A.Justice
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) — With only a few months remaining on his contract with the team, the Los Angeles Angels have designated Albert Pujols for assignment, a move which precedes his release from the club. The team announced the move on Thursday.
"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," the Angels said in a tweet regarding the decision.
Pujols, 41, has seen his skills diminish in recent years with Los Angeles. Though his five home runs are nothing to scoff at for this stage of the summer, the rest of his productivity was not conducive to regular playing time in the Angels lineup. He had gotten off to a sluggish start to the 2021 season, posting a .198 batting average and .622 OPS.
Rumors and reports on an upcoming retirement for the former Cardinals superstar had circulated in the spring as Pujols entered the final year of his playing contract with the Angels. Though the clamoring on social media has already begun for Pujols to return to the Cardinals to finish his Hall of Fame career where it began, it's unclear whether either side would have genuine interest in such a reunion.
From a strict baseball perspective, the Cardinals aren't hurting for a defensively-limited first baseman hitting below .200 on the year. Nobody with much baseball sense would argue it as an ideal fit on the field.
From a nostalgia perspective—from a narrative perspective—a return to St. Louis would certainly mark a fitting ending to the playing career of the greatest Cardinal this side of Stan Musial.
He had a long productive career.
Yep he’s 41.
This is a tough decision in sports. Everyone’s skills diminish with age. He will be in the Hall of Fame. But he’s been declining for a few years now.
There’s only four injury-plagued years for the guy, and he’s been a great asset for both the Cards and Angels. Quiet surprising....in the middle of the career...he had two seasons where he stole 16 bases each.
About time.
He was never good for that team.
On that KMO News website, there is another short story.
I bus driver happened to pass an open field and saw a toddler sitting there alone. The driver stops and asks the child if he wants to come along. The Boy smiles and says yes.
The child is offered chips and water as the driver notifies the police, who come and pick the child up.
Happy ending, but I was surprised they only identified the bus driver by his first name of Nick. His face photo is right there. Any-Hoo, the toddler was seen and taken into care.
Cards got better things to do. Him in the coaching box at first a few games in a red bird gersey would be a nice gesture. Hope he enjoys his retirement. I enjoyed him in St Louis.
It depends on the sport. I’m as good in bocce as I was when I was 20! (Not very good then. Not very good now.)
What the h3ll are you talking about ?
I saw him play many many games at Angels stadium. I wish him well.
I have a positive opinion of Mr. Albert...
However, I do not have a positive opinion about Barry Bonds...I think that he was a great player...However, I did not find him likeable...
#9. Not everything or everyone improves with age. Just ask my wife. /sarc
Uhmm ok. Perhaps the most disconnected post I’ve ever read. But it’s late...
From what I gather about Bary Bonds, I don't think anyone that played with him liked him very much.
Seems pretty clear to me. Have you considered switching to decaf?
CC
‘k,
please ‘splain to all of us this mystical story.
sorry, now I get it, but,
was that Smokey the Bear, Yogi Bear or Yogi Berra ?
It was a non sequitur, but the poster was pretty straightforward about it being one.
CC
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.