Pujols says he can play SS if needed

[HaloCory22]

I do agree that some of the comments are idiotic though. Dude wants to help the team win. Can't knock him for that.

[NrM]

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.

 

Yea I actually do think pujols is a piece of shit, but cmon..

 

One guy is the best athlete in baseball and the other is as slow as bengie molina.

[Chuck]

all of the LOLz

[seenoevil]

How about batting you 7th in the lineup if needed

[HaloNation]

funny how he was good for a month and now hes worse than ever before

[CanadianHalo]

LOL please let this happen!

[Erstad Grit]

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

THEN HIT THE BALL!

[OregonLAA]

The guy has the right mind set. He might not be what used to be, but I love his attitude, work ethic and commitment. Hamilton sucked and was an asshat the whole time. Pujols has been class. I'll never hate on the guy.

[WallyWorld]

I think it's great that Albert isn't so precious about his defensive position, as a lot of veteran guys with his resume would be. Is he a little delusional in thinking that he could play SS at this level? Yeah, sure, but you want your top athletes to be slightly delusional. Michael Jordan thought he could become an MLB player. He probably still thinks he could hang in the NBA.

 

Don't really get knocking on Albert for this, other than people just being butt hurt cause he hasn't hit much in the second half.

[bloodbrother]

Let's see Albert pitch

[Mean Spirited]

I'd love to watch a pickup game with that 9th inning infield.

[Troll Daddy]

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.

Hands down Pujols would be the better of the two. One's a infielder the other is a outfielder.

No contest

[tomsred]

I've come to the conclusion that the baseball season is far too long.  Most of you are bored, and would rather see anything unusual or different.  Players defensively out of position, changes in the front office, changes in the coaching staff, new players, different batting orders, new player quotes, bloopers, etc..  Unfortunately, baseball is a sport that prides itself on not changing unless absolutely necessary.  It likes to protect its history.

 

Maybe a new rule should be that all players have to play each position (except pitcher) for at least three games during the regular season, or the team is charged for a loss in the standings for carrying a player who does not meet that requirement.  That might mean more runs scored overall, and help the hitting drought.  It would also mean more statistical analysis, and we need more of that because we get bored with the same stuff.

Edited August 14, 2015 by tomsred

[Slegnaac]

I bet he could play SS in a pinch for 1 inning.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Hands down Pujols would be the better of the two. One's a infielder the other is a outfielder.

No contest

You don't think Trout played if? The range difference is absurd.

[70runner]

he could help the team win way more often by improving on his last place rank in runners left in scoring position

[stormngt]

How about batting you 7th in the lineup if needed

Yes, we can go with Gillaspe are cleanup followed by Aybar and Murphy,

[Oz27]

I wonder if he thinks he can still play the OF for a game or two. As silly as it sounds, if we made the WS (ducks) it would be the only way to keep Freese, Cron and Pujols in the lineup against LHP - which would be ideal. Obviously an extreme long shot, but we have been willing to play Joyce and Murphy in LF and they've both been defensive disasters.

[Hollyw00d]

Maybe he should be taking more grounders at 1st

[seenoevil]

Wasn't it fate for him to cough one up after this ridiculous statement

[hen3ry]

I'll just point out that Pujols actually HAS played both 2B and SS in the majors.   It's not quite as preposterous as it sounds.

 

But it is pretty crazy.

[Sciosciapath]

DeJesus hit for Featherston. 1 4 DeJesus struck out looking. 1 4

 

 

sounds about right

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Can Pujols sit on the bench if needed?

[Jason]

He needs to play the pine for a while

[bloodbrother]

He can't get a big hit when needed, that's for sure