Deidre Pujols, wife of Albert, announces **then unannounces**on Instagram that 2021 will the be the final year of his career

[rafibomb]

 

"Today is the first day of the last season of one of the most remarkable careers in sports! I’m talking about my husband @albertpujols who since the time he was a child would eat, sleep, and breath this sport. I have had the privilege to walk out 23 years of this baseball journey and it is with such a full heart that I speak a blessing over him as he finishes this good race! I’ve never known anyone more dedicated, disciplined and consistent than Albert. He has loved the game, he has hurt for the game, and he made sacrifices for this game as if it was his own child. He has grown from just a zealous young man into a confident leader who so many look up to. We by no means are perfect and he is definitely not a machine as so many have called him but he has given all he had to make sure we all had a victory to experience with him on the field. Albert says he doesn’t want to be known for what he did on the field but rather who he was off the field...today I will celebrate both! God isn’t finished with you yet my love and as you finish out this last season I know already prepared for you is another journey full of goodness waiting just for you! Thank you for 21 years of incredible baseball thrills! Finish strong like the Angel you are and I know you will wow us all this 2021 season as usual!"

Edited February 24, 2021 by rafibomb

[Lou]

As if he has a choice.

[rafibomb]

3 minutes ago, Lou said:

As if he has a choice.

We apparently offered him a 5 year extension last week but I guess this means he is declining it.

[Redondo]

[T.G.]

[Bronson]

Way to wear the pants, Albert.

[mmc]

Like the guy a lot as a person and I’ll be sad to see him out of the league but man, a 10 year deal and a very likely chance at 0 playoff wins.  Sheesh.

[ScottT]

That's... different.

[jsnpritchett]

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

So he isn't going to retire before his contract is up? Who'd a thunk it.  Good person but a terrible contract.

[Lou]

4 minutes ago, Catwhoshatinthehat said:

So he isn't going to retire before his contract is up? Who'd a thunk it.  Good person but a terrible contract.

This is the last year of his contract.

[ScottT]

 Just looked it up and the Angels finish in Texas. Well, hopefully not, but that's how it's gone lately.

He was incredible in St Louis.  I was there for his return in 2019.  One of the most memorable moments I've seen at a ballgame.

[jsnpritchett]

 

[Second Base]

He should be honored. Not many players play until "41" - wink and a smile. 

[rafibomb]

2 minutes ago, Second Base said:

He should be honored. Not many players play until "41" - wink and a smile. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

26 minutes ago, mmc said:

Like the guy a lot as a person and I’ll be sad to see him out of the league but man, a 10 year deal and a very likely chance at 0 playoff wins.  Sheesh.

Man.... thats crazy

 

We get so wrapped up in "trout playoffs" that i never really realized..... albert had 3 games since leaving st louis, when he went about everywhere there

[Taylor]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Man.... thats crazy

 

We get so wrapped up in "trout playoffs" that i never really realized..... albert had 3 games since leaving st louis, when he went about everywhere there

Albert doesn't want to win.

[ScottT]

 

[The_Outrunner]

[greginpsca]

It's time.

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, ScottT said:

 

In all seriousness, though, who in the world would sign him to another contract??

[Tyler]

Should've included him in the Fowler trade so he can retire where he actually played good baseball.

[eligrba]

48 minutes ago, mmc said:

Like the guy a lot as a person and I’ll be sad to see him out of the league but man, a 10 year deal and a very likely chance at 0 playoff wins.  Sheesh.

He can look in the mirror to understand why his 10 years with the Angels resulted in 0 playoff wins.

[budice0]

Contract with Angels also expires ($30M this year - $224M total). 10 years with the club. (.257BA, 24HR, 85RBI per yr). 1 All-Star Appearance.  Feel free to check the math.

[Taylor]

2 minutes ago, budice0 said:

Contract with Angels also expires ($30M this year - $224M total). 10 years with the club. (.257BA, 24HR, 85RBI per yr). 1 All-Star Appearance.  Feel free to check the math.

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