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Albert Pujols: Angels’ man and machine
Albert Pujols’ brown eyes suddenly warm from the slugger’s low simmer to a child’s flicker on this spring morning in the Angels’ clubhouse.
Albert’s work ethic dazzles new teammates
At Albert’s introductory press conference, Angels owner Arte Moreno immediately thanked “our partners at Fox.” The partners wanted Pujols, because it is all about entertainment in Los Angeles. And Moreno knows that when the Dodgers get their new ownership, the war for the second biggest market will be intense and costly.
Arrival of Pujols Brings Joy, and Risk, to Angels
“I just fell over: ‘Are you serious, stop joking!’ ” Hunter said. “I ran through the little workout facility screaming, ‘We got Pujols!’ ”
The Angel as guardian: Albert Pujols’ charitable commitment
Baseball is a game of endless numbers and statistics, but here’s a line you’ve probably never seen before: From May 2005 through last May, Albert Pujols hit .527 (39 for 74) in 22 games, with 12 homers and 25 runs batted in, following events in which he interacted with people with Down syndrome.
Albert Pujols signs with the L.A. Angels
Is Albert Pujols the best baseball player ever? Consider his stats over his first 10 years: he never hit less than .300, never had less than 30 homeruns, and never had fewer than 100 RBIs.
Kids with Down Syndrome celebrate prom and Pujols
While Albert Pujols took the field tonight, kids with down syndrome took to the dance floor in Chesterfield. It was the Pujols Family Foundation’s annual prom.
Despite slow start, Pujols never panicked
As an entire city fretted over his slow start, Albert Pujols remained calm. So did his teammates and his manager. The people in the Cardinals’ clubhouse never doubted that Pujols would look like himself again, and soon.
Bernie Bytes: Pujols for MVP?
Is it too late for Albert Pujols to make a serious bid for the National League MVP award? Probably so. But the possibility, while obviously a longshot, isn’t without merit.
Pujols visits Studio 42
Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols pays a visit to Studio 42 and discusses the first half of his season