Albert Pujols released...

[T.G.]

The venom from fans reminds me of jackals... 

[Torridd]

1 minute ago, cals said:

If Pujols genuinely wouldn’t accept being a part-time player then I suppose the Angels had to do this.  Optics still look terrible, but ultimately it’s on Albert if he cousins accept he’s not a starter.

I agree. It's got to be the team first. I think he forced the team's hand and people are coming out of the woodwork stating he's been disrespected. I don't think a knowledgeable fan would be against the Angels.

[Chuck]

Sounds like a fight to me! 

 

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, Toby Flenderson said:

@Tayloralready said he would bat DFAth tonight but he gave you credit for the joke 

Hmmm.

I like DFAth better. 

@Taylor wins.

[fan_since79]

2 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Any more?

No, I missed most of it. It was basically just "Albert wanted to play every day" over and over again.

[Torridd]

3 minutes ago, Lhalo said:

I’m sure his wife is drafting it as we speak. 

I think the statement will be "civil." It will basically admit that he felt he could still compete as a full-time player and the Angels disagreed. I don't see him putting down the organization.

[Amazing Larry]

1 minute ago, mustard relish sauerkraut said:

Even if he hadn't committed to retiring that season.

Angels: “Hey Albert we’re going to give you a farewell tour this season out of respect for your HOF career.”

Albert: “But I still want to play the remaining three years of my contract.” 

Angels: “Tour starts Monday.”

[Torridd]

6 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

Well, what's scary is the dude said he worked at Angels stadium and is a life long Angels fan.

Very scary.

[Taylor]

10 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

 

 

I can live with that.

[Torridd]

Just now, Lhalo said:

Angels: “Hey Albert we’re going to give you a farewell tour this season out of respect for your HOF career.”

Albert: “But I still want to play the remaining three years of my contract.” 

Angels: “Tour starts Monday.”

LOL!

[T.G.]

Just now, Ron Mexico said:

The Angels Don't that dude Shit 

Well said.

[beatlesrule]

31 minutes ago, True Grich said:

I have often thought about the incident with Torii Hunter calling him out as being selfish. I have always viewed him in that light.

 

I missed this. If this really happened, wow. I believe him about Pujols. I thought it was an absolute no brainer to resign Hunter but Moreno signed Hamilton instead. Like many here, I was very against it especially when Hunter said he was told there was no money. Hunter was a class act here and went on to still be productive in Detroit. Certainly produced more WAR than Hamilton for way cheaper.  One of Moreno's many mistakes.

[Redondo]

Wow, surprised it went down like it did

But kudos to PM and the FO for finally doing what needed to be done

Good riddance

[AngelsLakersFan]

28 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

I participated 3 or 4 times..... 

Three or four is the MINIMUM, okay? Now, you know it's up to you whether or not you want to just do the bare minimum. Or... well, like @tdawg87, for example, has 52 posts in this thread, and a terrific smile. 

[Torridd]

28 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Not surprised.  The DFA sent a strong message.

Nothing against Pujols but why would there be a sendoff if he's not on the team? 

[Jason]

Just now, Torridd said:

Nothing against Pujols but why would there be a sendoff if he's not on the team? 

Same reason the Halos gave Jeter a surfboard 

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Three or four is the MINIMUM, okay? Now, you know it's up to you whether or not you want to just do the bare minimum. Or... well, like @tdawg87, for example, has 52 posts in this thread, and a terrific smile. 

Holy shit that's a lot. How do you see that?

Also I love you.

[Torridd]

1 minute ago, Redondo said:

Wow, surprised it went down like it did

But kudos to PM and the FO for finally doing what needed to be done

Good riddance

They had no choice. Pujols didn't want to play part time. I don't think they wanted to do this. It's basically a "play me or trade me" mandate without the trading option.

[bloodbrother]

Just now, cals said:

I also hate to break this to you guys who are partying, but the Angels pitching is still gonna suck.

Well yeah, but now with Pujols gone that's one less reminder as to WHY it sucks.

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, cals said:

I also hate to break this to you guys who are partying, but the Angels pitching is still gonna suck.

Let us celebrate this victory. This was a huge W. 

Don't be a Debbie Downer. 

[beatlesrule]

1 minute ago, cals said:

I also hate to break this to you guys who are partying, but the Angels pitching is still gonna suck.

[NrM]

I feel like I can go back to enjoying angels baseball again. Even if they suck.

 

Like a huge weight has been lifted and it's the start of a new era

[Redondo]

1 minute ago, Chuckster70 said:

Let us celebrate this victory. This was a huge W.

One win at a time

[Taylor]

3 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Holy shit that's a lot. How do you see that?

Also I love you.

He went through and counted.

 

 

Just kidding. It's in the top-right corner of the screen. It's how we know that @Lou is the biggest contributor to the Trumped thread.

[Torridd]

1 hour ago, beatlesrule said:

Oh for Pete's sake. Gubi just said Angel fans were blessed or fortunate or something like that to watch Albert play the last 10 years.

What else can he say?