Albert Pujols released...

[Taylor]

13 minutes ago, Lou said:

You still high five?

What a loser. 

It's coming back.

[oldguy]

3 minutes ago, Reveille1984 said:

Trout's not a moron, I'm sure he sees the writing on the wall with Albert's performance.  If he really cares about the team making the playoffs and starting to turn things around, he has to know that Pujols in the lineup is not part of that plan.

Roster spots are at a premium with the six-man rotation.  Pujols traditional spots are filled by Walsh and Ohtani.  I said it a couple of months ago...if the Angels are serious about winning this year then they need to release Albert.

[Dtwncbad]

1 minute ago, beatlesrule said:

The DFA is largely a formality, as Pujols and the remainder of his $30MM salary will go unclaimed on waivers. It’s possible the Halos could work out some kind of trade where they effectively eat all of that salary, but a release is most likely. Pujols is in the final season of a 10-year, $240MM contract.

Obviously Pujols said no to retiring so the Angels would have to release him and have to pay him.  And stupid fans clamor that the Angels “disrespected him” by releasing him.

[St1ck]

Just now, Taylor said:

It's coming back.

[Second Base]

I wonder what this does to his 10 year personal services contract. 

[halonatic13]

28 minutes ago, failos said:

Posting a Michael Rapaport gif is a fail in my book. Joke’s on you halofartic13

You’re a fucking baby. Grow a pair. 

[Bronson]

Just now, Second Base said:

I wonder what this does to his 10 year personal services contract. 

I was wondering that also.

 

[oldguy]

24 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

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. 

I'm not sure he ever HAD the intangibles.  That being said, Trout needs to step up and become the clubhouse leader.

[Angels 1961]

9 minutes ago, failos said:

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

He could get you some young pitchers halos need. Trout is not the problem and has a no trade contract but halos in 6th LOSING season and nothing is changing. Getting rid of Albert is first step. Now Ward or Adell or Marsh can play in RF and Walsh back to 1B. 2022 what will change except another FA signing for a pitcher. Halos will need 5 starters and 6 in bullpen plus SS. Trout can get you something decent back now not in 2 or 3 years. This team is broken and needs to be rebuilt. Upton contract 1 more year then he will be gone. Angels will not trade Trout but I wonder what he is thinking now. Only Yankees, Dodgers,White Sox and maybe Padres could afford Trout. What would you do to fix halo LOSING.

[failos]

1 minute ago, halonatic13 said:

You’re a fucking baby. Grow a pair. 

lol

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, Taylor said:

It's coming back.

[Taylor]

3 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

This will get deleted.

[ELEVEN]

29 minutes ago, Lou said:

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

I think maybe Maddon left him off the line up card 2 days in a row.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

This will get deleted.

Because it's lame?

[Slegnaac]

28 minutes ago, Lou said:

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

Perhaps one or more of the younger players had a talk with Perry.

[Taylor]

Tonight's lineup is out. Pujols is batting DFAth*.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This joke is probably stolen from tdawg.

[St1ck]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

This will get deleted.

What about a low five?

[stormngt]

21 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

I'm sure they sat down with him to discuss it. In the end though, there is no reason for Albert to retire and walk away from ~$25 million. Given the decision to not play him anymore, I think it's likely that the release was his choice.

If the Angel's talked to them they could have negotiated a buyout for retirement  

 

[Taylor]

1 minute ago, st1ckboy said:

What about a low five?

A black dude is kneeling. 

DELET

[fan_since79]

7 minutes ago, Second Base said:

I wonder what this does to his 10 year personal services contract. 

I'm sure he's still looking forward to doing public relations for the team that told him to get lost. No problem.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, st1ckboy said:

What about a low five?

Always cool.

[Chuck]

LOL at the super fans on Twitter who are trashing the Angels org on releasing Pujols and how he didn't deserve it. 

[Taylor]

Just now, stormngt said:

If the Angel's talked to them they could have negotiated a buyout for retirement  

 

It wouldn't surprise me if Albert genuinely thinks teams will be clamoring to pick him up.

[Second Base]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

Tonight's lineup is out. Pujols is batting DFAth*.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*This joke is probably stolen from tdawg.

[Lou]

Albert should accept the assignment and go to SLC.

 

or San Bernardino.