Albert Pujols released...

[failos]

Just now, Lou said:

At least it takes our attention off what's happening on the field.

It really doesn’t

[Bronson]

6 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

I'm working at home.  Had a leftover slice of Marri's pizza - put it in the oven, not microwave.

And some coleslaw from Ralph's.  And a water.

Nutritious.

[failos]

Just now, Angels 1961 said:

Let's go the way of Tampa lowest payroll every year and they always win

Stop

[Don]

Just now, Lou said:

Anyone else think the FO told Albert he could either retire or he'd be released?

I'd have to think they gave him some options. If they didn't have that conversation with him then it's pretty shitty on the FO's part. I'd think at bare minimum they gave him the option to announce his retirement, and I'd guess/hope that they at least offered him some sort of non-player role with the team. A straight release had to be their last option.

[AngelsLakersFan]

5 minutes ago, cals said:

This is the only argument I’ve heard as to why this isn’t a classless move.  That said I still think it makes the organization look shitty.

It's not a good look, but the guy has no business taking the field, and his spot on the roster keeps the team from carrying a useful player. I'm not sure what the best course of action was but benching him was a start. If it's true he made a stink about it then it's likely he wasn't going to provided the leadership expected of him if they wanted to keep him around for his intangibles. 

[John Taylor]

He wants to sign with an AL team that is playing in St. Louis this year so he can get those sweet sweet standing ovations as opposed to playing in St. Louis where they will boo him after the first homestand because he can't field, hit, or run anymore.

[failos]

3 minutes ago, Lou said:

Anyone else think the FO told Albert he could either retire or he'd be released?

You’re Mr logic you tell us 

[St1ck]

One of the greatest hitters of all time. Things didn't work out during his time here but oh well. Wish he was able to have more of a goodbye tour other than just a sweet painting from W. 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, failos said:

It really doesn’t

There hasn't been a single post about the team's play since this thread was started.

Game, blouses. 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, failos said:

You’re Mr logic you tell us 

No

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, ScottT said:

I have a clear conscience.

The man had a great career and is, by all accounts, a great human.  

He's been terrible for a while.  His absence will help the team.

Let's worry about what's best for the team and not Albert's feelings. Angels looked stupid from day 1 of his signing and been laughing stock around the league.

[Dtwncbad]

Just now, Lou said:

There hasn't been a single post about the team's play since this thread was started.

Game, blouses. 

Pujols was the teams 6th best starting pitcher.

[failos]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

There hasn't been a single post about the team's play since this thread was started.

Game, blouses. 

Posts? I was mostly referring to the press/media and perception of the Angels in general.

Edited May 6, 2021 by failos

[failos]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

No

Pls

[Angels 1961]

4 minutes ago, failos said:

Stop

No let's keep signing FA pitchers year after year. 

[Lou]

Just now, failos said:

Post? I was mostly referring to the press/media and perception of the Angels in general.

I only care about AW. 

 

and Fletch. 

[rageous]

Good riddance.

They can finally get out from the Pujols curse in the past 10 years.

[tdawg87]

3 minutes ago, Bronson said:

[YouthofToday]

Just remarkable people are blasting the Angels for finally releasing this awful player. By keeping him on the roster the last 5 years, or longer, showed they weren’t a serious organization that wanted to win.

releasing him - finally - is a good step to show the team cares more about winning than the ego of 1 legend or some romantic baseball fans.

I want winners. I want players that can help the team win.

the Albertross hasn’t been that for more than half a decade.

good riddance. 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, failos said:

Pls

I'll consider it if you ask again nicely.

[failos]

1 minute ago, Angels 1961 said:

No let's keep signing FA pitchers year after year. 

It’s hard for me to take you seriously after you suggested the Angels should trade Trout

[failos]

Just now, Lou said:

I'll consider it if you ask again nicely.

I said pls

[UndertheHalo]

Albert really has no grounds to be upset about this.  He stuck around to get his money.  Fair enough.  It was up the Angels to do the rest.  They waited till now.  Which was too long.  But hey, here we are.  It’s the right baseball move.  Thank you for your service mang. 

Edited May 6, 2021 by UndertheHalo

[Bronson]

Just now, YouthofToday said:

Just remarkable people are blasting the Angels for finally releasing this awful player. By keeping him on the roster the last 5 years, or longer, showed they weren’t a serious organization that wanted to win.

releasing him - finally - is a good step to show the team cares more about winning than the ego of 1 legend or some romantic baseball fans.

I want winners. I want players that can help the team win.

the Albertross hasn’t been that for more than half a decade.

good riddance. 

I hope this lights a fire under everyone’s ass.

[failos]

2 minutes ago, Lou said:

I only care about AW. 

 

and Fletch. 

Same here mang.