Pujols says he can play SS if needed

[KevinJ14]

The Angels' makeshift infield had survived.

 

"It's about winning," Pujols said, "and whatever it takes to win."

 

Pujols frequently takes grounders at shortstop and told Ebel in the batting cage pregame that he could play there if needed.

 

"No chance," Ebel told him.

 

 

http://m.angels.mlb.com/news/article/143005488/albert-pujols-back-at-third-for-ninth-inning

Edited August 14, 2015 by KevinJ14

[Chimi]

And maybe on days Trout needs to DH, Pujols can fill in as the CFer

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Pujols earning that contract as a utility man!

[Hollyw00d]

His legs and elbow would literally fall off

[CaliAngel]

I don't think you guys give Pujols enough credit defensively. At first base, he's immaculate.

 

I will say there's no way he'd have the range of most MLB middle infielders, but if that balls in a place he can get to, I have confidence he'd be able to make the snag, and have a strong accurate throw wherever it needs to go. You've seen his throws when he turns 3-6-3 double plays right? I don't think I've ever seen him throw the ball away.

[TeemuTrout]

Yeah, Pujols and Giovatella at SS and 2nd is a great idea.

[seenoevil]

Welcome to delusion zone located in pujols head

[seenoevil]

Stupid comments

[Second Base]

That infield had entertainment value, I'll admit that.

[Sciosciapath]

Too bad Trumbo isn't here still. Imagine Trumbo 3B/Mang SS/Johnny G 2B combo

[Stradling]

Trout, "it's about winning, I can play short if needed"

AW-"that's a team player, love that guy"

Albert, "it's about winning. I can play short if needed"

AW-"what a delusional piece of shit".

[Blarg]

Welcome to delusion zone located in pujols head

 

Stupid comments

 

Agreed

[Blarg]

The Angels are undefeated when Pujols plays 3rd. You guys are as stubborn as Scioscia by not accepting advanced metrics.

[Blarg]

I'm clearing out my office.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Mang is going a little crazy. Wait, can he play LF?

[wopphil]

I think the Spanish/English translation is off a bit. He actually said "I can ground out weakly to shortstop when a hit is needed."

Edited August 14, 2015 by wopphil

[Blarg]

Dude, even Matt Joyce can play left field.

[Blarg]

I think the Spanish/English translation is off a bit. He actually said "I can ground out weakly to shortstop when a hit us needed."

 

I think your translation is lacking as well.

[gotbeer]

He could probably double his WAR value if he went from 1B to SS.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Am I doing it right?

[Jobu]

Trout, "it's about winning, I can play short if needed"

AW-"that's a team player, love that guy"

Albert, "it's about winning. I can play short if needed"

AW-"what a delusional piece of shit".

Have you taken to making up hypothetical scenarios in order to shame AW members?

[wopphil]

I think your translation is lacking as well.

Gracias. Fixed.

[Dick B Back]

Mr. Mang had some fine print in his contract which stated if he ever played SS his pay doubled for the life of the contract.

[Stradling]

Have you taken to making up hypothetical scenarios in order to shame AW members?

Am I wrong

[HaloCory22]

Am I wrong

Technically, yes. Trout at least is athletic enough to hold down SS for a game if it came down to that. Pujols there (even with his phenomenal 1B defense) would make Grant Green look like a gold glover there. Highly doubt it would help the team in any way.

[Adam]

His bat would be good if he played short