Happy Birthday to Albert Pujols

[Marsaka]

That's probably his wish as well, to return to the Cardinals version.  Where his family was still going to school when he played in Anaheim, where they have the best fans in baseball, where he still has multiple endeavors.

 

Sorry, Chuck, I know you want us all to like him, but I don't.  And judging by this board, I am not alone.  The way you push him on us, and expect us to like him - I feel like when my mother in law passed away, then my father in law remarried quickly.  The new lady was a biatch.  Nobody liked her.  But father in law expected us all to like her, just because.  You are my father in law, pushing this person on us.

 

I think he wishes to just return to the cardinals. 

[Stradling]

yk, I haven't paid close enough attention I guess, but how is Chuck pushing Albert on you? Oh and we would all like him if his performance on the field was what we envisioned. I am guessing if he put up two great years we wouldn't be hearing all this shit about how old he really is. To me they are two separate issues, him the person and him the performer, its ok to not be pleased about how he has played but not bash him the person.

[yk9001]

yk, I haven't paid close enough attention I guess, but how is Chuck pushing Albert on you? Oh and we would all like him if his performance on the field was what we envisioned. I am guessing if he put up two great years we wouldn't be hearing all this shit about how old he really is. To me they are two separate issues, him the person and him the performer, its ok to not be pleased about how he has played but not bash him the person.

 

Chuck isn't pushing him on me individually.  My feeling is that Chuck has been a big proponent of Albert.  Defender might be another word.  Cussing out us angels fans midway through this thread is the latest example.  I don't have links to other times, just a general feeling.  And that's fine for Chuck, he can do anything he pleases.  But he isn't changing my mind about my feelings on Pujols.

 

Of course his onfield performance/lack thereof is driving this.  100%.  I don't care if me or others 'bash' him.  This is a message board.  He was sold as a savior.  He hasn't been.  I don't even like to look at him.   Acquiring this endless string of overpayed stiffs (GMJ, Wells, Pujols. Hammy) has soured my interest in this team.  I hated the Gene Autry years.  This is Autry redux.  And it sucks, IMO.

[Stradling]

So, how will your opinion of him change if he has a great year and we get into the playoffs? I wish I was old enough to really remember the Autry years. I have followed the team for as long as I can remember, but I didn't grasp the ramifications of bad signings when I was young. So as a teenager or preteen when we are getting guys like Carew and Decinces and Reggie I thought it was great. Those teams were a lot of fun, and I guess I just never blamed Autry for those teams not making it to the promise land. To this day I have no idea if it was on him or not. I prefer to look at Autry as someone that did everything he thought was right to build a winner, which is what I think Arte is trying to do, it just isn't working.

[yk9001]

I'm not a fan of big free agency signings, where guys make their mark somewhere else, and then come here for the payday.  Other people love it.  One size doesn't fit all.

[Stradling]

I get it yk, I wasn't judging you, I was just curious. At least back then it was reasonable, today, not so much. We still got good years out of all those guys, Carew, Baylor, Grich, Rudy, Zahn, Decinces, Candeleria, Blylevin, and even Sutton. Who knows, maybe if they performed today like they did then, I wouldn't be as impressed because of how we grade and judge players now.

[yk9001]

yup.  I doubt Carew's WAR holds up, that singles-hitting bastard.

[Cdaniel]

I was at the game when Sutton won #300.

[Angel Oracle]

Hopefully the current member of the Angels wearing number 5 produces to the point where I feel comfortable writing his real name instead of labeling him the Albert Pujols.

Ghost Albert Pujols

 

2010/2011 - .960 OPS

2012/2013 - .820 OPS (SMFH)

Edited January 17, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[fan_since79]

Ghost Albert Pujols

 

2010/2011 - .960 OPS

2012/2013 - .820 OPS (SMFH)

 

And then there's our other albatross, Josh Hamilton.

 

2012 TEX-  .930

2013 LAA-  .739

[Brent Maguire]

Can you imagine this offense if Pujols and Hamilton hit somewhere in the middle between their good years and their Angels years?

A .900 OPS from Pujols and a .850 OPS from Hamilton would be incredible.

[Stradling]

AB, that is what I think we will see this year. One if not both will have much better years than they have so far as Angels.

[Brent Maguire]

I have a lot of faith in Pujols being at least a .850 OPS bat, probably something closer to .875.

I don't feel the same way about Hamilton unless he make a big turnaround against lefties next year.

[Stradling]

Or if he goes back to murdering right handed pitching.

[Brent Maguire]

I really do hope last year was a fluke against lefties. He can mash righties all he wants but teams are going to be bringing in a lefty from the pen any time he comes up late in the game.

[Blarg]

Happy B-Day Albert and ignore YK, he seems to have Mommy issues.

[yvangelfan]

Happy ****ing birthday, Albert!

[YouthofToday]

What did the owner commit to The Albert Pujols again?

I expect production that is reflective of the contract. Bottom line.

[Hollyw00d]

he's re-in the best shape of his life

[Hollyw00d]

Quote from albert's party yesterday:

 

"It's not my bir-.....ahem, I mean, happy birthday me!"

[Guest]

Happy birthday to him, I guess.

I like Pujols, but it's almost like he regrets leaving the Cardinals (and I'm sure he does). I can't really judge/blame him though especially with the way things have been. I'd probably have some regret too.

He could be a better leader if that altercation he had with Torii Hunter is any indication.

[Lhalo]

That's probably his wish as well, to return to the Cardinals version.  Where his family was still going to school when he played in Anaheim, where they have the best fans in baseball, where he still has multiple endeavors.

 

Sorry, Chuck, I know you want us all to like him, but I don't.  And judging by this board, I am not alone.  The way you push him on us, and expect us to like him - I feel like when my mother in law passed away, then my father in law remarried quickly.  The new lady was a biatch.  Nobody liked her.  But father in law expected us all to like her, just because.  You are my father in law, pushing this person on us.

But she was such a nice person when she lived in St. Louis.

[Angel Oracle]

And then there's our other albatross, Josh Hamilton.

2012 TEX- .930

2013 LAA- .739

We hit the UNholy trifecta with Albert Pujols, Hackilton, and Mr. Pop-Up!

Wonderful scouts we have!

[Chuck]

I knew Chuck would come in this thread all Super Fan like. Not even lying.

LOL.

Superfan = a fan of who never opposes a move that the GM or owner makes, a decision that the manager makes and never critiques a player.

If you think that I'm a Superfan you haven't any read any of my posts the past several years or you're a dick. Perhaps both?

[mancini79]

LOL.

Superfan = a fan of who never opposes a move that the GM or owner makes, a decision that the manager makes and never critiques a player.

If you think that I'm a Superfan you haven't any read any of my posts the past several years or you're a dick. Perhaps both?

 

You have it wrong Chuck. Apparently a Superfan can separate a player's personal life from their on field performance.