Pujols Should ....

[AngelsLakersFan]

Strike out more.. No joke.

 

He's always been exceptional in his ability to avoid the strikeout, it's been one of the major reasons for his amazing offensive career. That said, he isn't earning any infield singles these days, and I've just about had it with him grounding into double plays.

 

I'd like to think he could trade a few more K's for a few more extra base hits, or at least walks... and fewer GIDP.... 

[full circle]

Pujols is a joke.  He's no better than a #7 hitter at this point.  I despise his presence on the team.  

[CaliAngel]

Yeah I hate to say it but right now he really is a useless gaping hole in the lineup.

 

Never thought I'd prefer him NOT come up to bat, but he's just been awful.

 

And staring at his dumb home run shots that barely clear the wall are pretty much unnecessary.

 

Hit one 489 like Trout then MAYBE you can stand there and watch, hot shot.

[ukyah]

 

Hit one 489 like Trout then MAYBE you can stand there and watch, hot shot.

 

 

i just heard this in a boston accent.

[AngelsLakersFan]

i just heard this in a boston accent.

 

I heard Peter Griffin 

[Ohtaniland]

[SoCALkid]

At this point, hell even a month ago, he should be moved down in the order. If Sosh has any balls at all he'll move him behind Hamilton. He is not benefiting at all hitting front of Hamilton, which almost every hitter should. Move him down, and maybe he'll get it together. Don't, and this is what we can expect for the next 7 seasons.

[QuinlansMinion]

At least when he strikes out we avoid a double play

[SoCALkid]

There is very little more annoying than watching him trying to pull on a low and outside and then run ever so slowly to first to finish off the DP.

[AngelsLakersFan]

At least when he strikes out we avoid a double play

 

Exactly.

[Hollyw00d]

He's not being moved down until scioscia grows a pair, or is gone

[laagamer]

Pujols would be a perfectly good #4-6 power hitter. 

 

But I'm sorry, our #3 hitter cannot be batting .250 because salary dictates so. That's not how you win ballgames and I'm personally disappointed in management for continuing to let it happen. 

 

JD has made so many great moves this year to keep us afloat, and the fact they'd let this stand is appalling. 

[Docwaukee]

Casey Kotchman approves of this thread.

 

wouldn't it be weird if that enlarged node in his groin was due to Mono?

[Hollyw00d]

Pujols would be a perfectly good #4-6 power hitter. 

 

But I'm sorry, our #3 hitter cannot be batting .250 because salary dictates so. That's not how you win ballgames and I'm personally disappointed in management for continuing to let it happen. 

 

JD has made so many great moves this year to keep us afloat, and the fact they'd let this stand is appalling.

I agree. It's complete BS that #5's ego comes before the team. The definition of a primadonna.

[70runner]

As a team the Angels are actually pretty good at avoiding GIDPs, their 59 GIDPs is 22nd in MLB.  With his 3 yesterday, Pujols has nearly a quarter of them (13) and tied for 7th in MLB.  Even outperforming the usual GIDP leader Kendrick (8). 

 

Trout is now 5th in MLB in walks.  Sure he has a good eye, however, with the GIDP machine hitting 3rd, fewer teams are pitching to Trout in RISP conditions.  In the last 30 games, Trout is 3rd in walks, so his BB rate is going up.  So Trout walks and too often becomes the first out in a Pujols GIDP.  That the team is winning despite Pujols hole in the lineup (and effect on Trout) suggests the Angels would be a better team with Pujols farther down the lineup.  Scioscia AND Pujols BOTH know this.

Edited July 2, 2014 by 70runner

[Sherlock31]

Pujols is a joke.  He's no better than a #7 hitter at this point.  I despise his presence on the team.  

Find me one #7 hitter with 30+ HR and 100 RBI.

[full circle]

Find me one #7 hitter with 30+ HR and 100 RBI.

I can't. Because no one has those numbers. Especially Pujols.

[Everling]

Perhaps the Poop Chute should be moved to lead off and just get it over as quickly as possible.

[moccasin]

Opponents seem to have figured it out.

The easiest way to get Trout out, is to walk him and get a ground ball from the next hitter.

[Taylor]

I agree. It's complete BS that #5's ego comes before the team. The definition of a primadonna.

 

You're right. I'm sure Scioscia wants to move Pujols down in the lineup, but Pujols won't let him.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

At least when he strikes out we avoid a double play

 

I believe that was the OP's main point. 

 

It's sad to see what Pujols has become, even sadder to realize that he is ours for the next seven seasons.

[HaloNation]

his OPS is now .770

 

 

what a fukin disaster....

 

he shouldn't be an everyday player, i much rather have cron @ 1b and cowgill DH

Edited July 3, 2014 by HaloNation

[AngelArcher]

his OPS is now .770

 

 

what a fukin disaster....

 

he shouldn't be an everyday player, i much rather have cron @ 1b and cowgill DH

 

Woah woah woah, lets not get carried away here. I've seen enough of Cron's "defense" to make me want to sneak into the Angels' clubhouse and steal his glove. Pujols just needs to be dropped in the order. Maybe that will relieve some pressure and/or maybe spark some anger in Pujols.

 

Calhoun

Aybar

Trout 

Hamilton 

Pujols

 

That's what I want 1-5 to be right now. Have to take full advantage of Aybar's current hot streak.

Edited July 3, 2014 by AngelArcher

[Hollyw00d]

I love aybar, but I don't want him anywhere near the top of the lineup

[AngelArcher]

I love aybar, but I don't want him anywhere near the top of the lineup

Yeah, I've never like Aybar near the top either. Especially leadoff. I also didn't realize his hot hitting has ended and he's been struggling the last few weeks.

Edited July 3, 2014 by AngelArcher