Pujols

[totdprods]

We're pretty fortunate his .672 OPS/80 OPS+ in 2017 wasn't the end of the road. For most veteran players, there's no coming back from that at age 37.

With the additional roster spot next year and the relative financial flexibility Eppler has built, I'm really not that concerned with how Pujols performs the final two years, and while it's a small slice of the greater pie, I'm still pretty impressed that with the decline, the aging, the injuries, Albert has consistently been a 25-30/90-100 RBI guy (at least on pace) every single season here. 

Honestly, it blows my mind he hasn't DH'ed since May 12th with all the injuries he's had. And since then, he's sporting a very healthy .269/.326/.440/.766 slash in 304 PA. No complaints with a slash like that.

[eligrba]

32 minutes ago, totdprods said:

We're pretty fortunate his .672 OPS/80 OPS+ in 2017 wasn't the end of the road. For most veteran players, there's no coming back from that at age 37.

With the additional roster spot next year and the relative financial flexibility Eppler has built, I'm really not that concerned with how Pujols performs the final two years, and while it's a small slice of the greater pie, I'm still pretty impressed that with the decline, the aging, the injuries, Albert has consistently been a 25-30/90-100 RBI guy (at least on pace) every single season here. 

Honestly, it blows my mind he hasn't DH'ed since May 12th with all the injuries he's had. And since then, he's sporting a very healthy .269/.326/.440/.766 slash in 304 PA. No complaints with a slash like that.

And he still plays a decent defense, although with less range.  He made some nice plays on some inaccurate throws to first base last night.

[Blarg]

1 hour ago, Baghdad Strad said:

So there @Blarg, jerk face 

If I were setting odds at Vegas I'd wait until I had the information so the house didn't lose.

Loser.   

[totdprods]

17 minutes ago, eligrba said:

And he still plays a decent defense, although with less range.  He made some nice plays on some inaccurate throws to first base last night.

Yeah, the instincts are still there too. I've noticed when he's at 1B, the infielders just seem to play with a little more confidence it seems. There's a different vibe in their play. He influences a lot of little things that don't show up on Baseball Reference. Further proof is in his ability to still steal a base - amazed also that he has stolen 28 bases as an Angel.

[Troll Daddy]

10 hours ago, Blarg said:

Albert has had a dead cat bounce year. Still would like to see him come into Spring Training a few pounds lighter but there is no question he has tailored his game to what he has left in the tank.

I’ll be happy if he comes into camp at the same weight as this year. 

[thebloob]

20 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

I’ll be happy if he comes into camp at the same weight as this year. 

Can’t we still hope that he doesn’t come to camp at all.  Isn’t that what hope is all about....

[Angel Oracle]

This season has been a pleasant surprise, especially the ability to play 1B on most nights.

Gives hope that he can contribute like this over say 100 games in 2020, and of course long since passing Mays for 5th spot alltime in HRs.   700 HRs is likely just a dream though.