Albert Pujols not yet ready to talk retirement

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29124358/angels-albert-pujols-not-yet-ready-talk-retirement

Angels' Albert Pujols not yet ready to talk retirement

Albert Pujols, who celebrated his 40th birthday in January, has already cemented his place in the Hall of Fame. But a shortened or canceled 2020 season would significantly affect his ability to reach key milestones.

Pujols sits 44 home runs from 700 and 298 hits from 3,500; only Hank Aaron has both. Next year will mark the end of his 10-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels, which is presumed to also coincide with the finale of his career.

He isn't so sure about that...

[Claude]

"It's my last year under contract, but that doesn't mean I can't keep playing.”

 
 

lolololololololololololololololololol
 

 

[aznhockeyguy]

At this point, he's going to play out the rest of his contract unless the Angels release him. 

[Claude]

7 minutes ago, aznhockeyguy said:

At this point, he's going to play out the rest of his contract unless the Angels release him. 

He’s doing the organization an injustice by staying. Both in performance and financially. They could certainly use the money for pitching and that valuable roster spot. 

[Stradling]

Valuable roster spot

-narrative 2020

[aznhockeyguy]

23 minutes ago, RendZone said:

He’s doing the organization an injustice by staying. Both in performance and financially. They could certainly use the money for pitching and that valuable roster spot. 

I don't blame him, they gave him the money and he took it.  It's a sunk cost at this point and the Angels should release him if they want to make the team better.  It's a joke he's still on a MLB roster.

[Taylor]

I couldn't care less what Albert does.

[eligrba]

Not sure what the issue is. This article is much ado about nothing.

[UndertheHalo]

Still find it wild that people seriously expect him to just walk away from that type of money because of pride or whatever.  He has a contract.  He’s going to collect on it like any sane person would.  The Angels have to just eat it if they think he’s not worth having on the team.  Nothing new here, I think they should release him.  Or give him the Ichiro treatment or just make him a coach.  Whatever.  It doesn’t matter that much. 

Edited May 2, 2020 by UndertheHalo

[Claude]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Valuable roster spot

-narrative 2020

He’s a presence in the lineup
He’s a good clubhouse guy

-narrative 2017 - present 

[Taylor]

Claude has APDS.

[Claude]

23 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

Still find it wild that people seriously expect him to just walk away from that type of money because of pride or whatever.  He has a contract.  He’s going to collect on it like any sane person would.  The Angels have to just eat it if they think he’s not worth having on the team.  Nothing new here, I think they should release him.  Or give him the Ichiro treatment or just make him a coach.  Whatever.  It doesn’t matter that much. 

They need to put him up for adoption or just drop him off at the nearest fire station. 

[beatlesrule]

5 hours ago, aznhockeyguy said:

At this point, he's going to play out the rest of his contract unless the Angels release him. 

At this point? He was a sunk cost years ago.

[Inside Pitch]

6 hours ago, RendZone said:

He’s a presence in the lineup
He’s a good clubhouse guy

-narrative 2017 - present 

Says the guy that advocated bringing in Puig because Pujols would help keep him in line, be a positive influence.

[Inside Pitch]

5 hours ago, Vladdylonglegs said:

How would him playing for another team affect the personal service clause of his current contract?

It doesn't unless there is language saying playing for anyone else would render that clause null and void.

[tdawg87]

6 hours ago, Taylor said:

Claude has APDS.

Caramel Man Bad!

[fan_since79]

So this is a guy who is supposedly devoted to the interests of the team above and beyond any selfish reasons, yet wants to continue as long as possible in order to reach his precious career "milestones".

I knew it. We all did. 

When his contract is up, pay him his $10 million "personal services" money up front and say goodbye. Then get on with the job of restoring this team to greatness. I want to watch a playoff game before I die. 

 

[Angels 1961]

12 hours ago, RendZone said:

He’s doing the organization an injustice by staying. Both in performance and financially. They could certainly use the money for pitching and that valuable roster spot. 

Why would he give up the money? Nobody forced Artie to sign him for that amount or length. 

[Claude]

6 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

Why would he give up the money? Nobody forced Artie to sign him for that amount or length. 

Well yes we all know that he’s getting the money but the Angels could certainly take away his roster spot. They should just buy out his playing time, ceremoniously retire his no. 5 and appropriately place his placard next to Jimmie Reese. 

[Taylor]

4 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

Caramel Mang Bad!

Fixed

[Justin]

On my list of concerns about what is going to happen with the Angels over the next 5 months, Pujols does not crack the top 20. 

[Lou]

12 minutes ago, SoPas Angel said:

On my list of concerns about what is going to happen with the Angels over the next 5 months, Pujols does not crack the top 20. 

It's so f'n ridiculous 

[m0nkey]

Flaherty for a Pujols so he can have a St. Louis retirement tour, who says no?

[Claude]

6 hours ago, beatlesrule said:

At this point? He was a sunk cost years ago.

It’s a sunk cost fallacy.

Don’t cling to a mistake just because you spent a lot of time making it.

[Justin]

6 minutes ago, RendZone said:

Don’t cling to a mistake just because you spent a lot of time making it.

So don't keep clamoring for Albert to retire early just because you've spent years doing it?