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Happy Birthday! Here's to more Angels wins as your present!

I thought this was a Walking Dead reference.

I don't believe this guy hasn't signed yet.

Off the top of my head, I was generous with 60-69 games, with many of those at DH. However, I cite so many if a) he's healthy b) relatively contributive (I'd say even a .230+ if he's still hitting homers c) how hot others like Walsh, Ohtani and others are who play 1B/DH I still think Pujols is a good defensive 1B man and he can't be seen as getting too many potential at-bats as a pinch hitter. Given his stature and it's his last season, I think, given the three factors above, he shouldn't be made to languish on the bench.

Yes, this is extremely silly.

Thanks, I'll take your word for it although I don't understand why.

Does anyone know the reasoning behind the lineups, that is, why all the stars seem to be one one, like yesterday's, and then the C lineup on other days?

This is a copout answer but I believe the Angels have to have good fortune eventually. I keep believing the next year is the one they get back to the playoffs. Here we are again.

People actually chose the former?

More than any of the other "reclamation" articles, I hope this kid excels. I think the Angels will be so much better, except for maybe if Canning becomes a star.

Why is the guy with the hatchet all the way in the back?

It's a big gamble, Chuck. Is he able to pitch to live batters while waiting? I wouldn't want that rust to grow. Do you think he has that much talent to call the teams' bluff?

If he doesn't make a decision within a week, I'd be surprised.

If true, I don't understand it. If I'm a player, I'd like to be acclimated as quickly as possible. I definitely wouldn't wait for spring training to make a decision. I know he's training independently but there has to be a great advantage to stability.

Really?? It sounds like a convoluted way to find real talent.