By Valerie Hernandez
May 7, 2021
The Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim announced yesterday that they will be releasing two-time World Series champion and 10-time All Star Albert Pujols after nearly a decade with the team. Team owner Arte Moreno said in a statement, The Angels Organization proudly signed Albert Pujols in 2011, and are honored that he has worn an Angels jersey for nearly half of his Hall-of-Fame Career.
Pujols didn t immediately comment on his release, which came in the final year of his 10-year contract with the team. Last month, Pujols told MLB.com he felt the best he s felt in a while,
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Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Angels designated slumping veteran Albert Pujols for assignment on Thursday.
The 41-year-old Pujols was batting just .198 and slugging .372 through 24 games in 21st MLB season. Pujols, who is making $30 million this season, has five home runs and 12 RBIs.
The star slugger has 3,253 hits, 667 homers and 2,112 RBIs during a career in which he won three National League MVP awards during 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 10-time All-Star joined the Angels after the 2011 season and was in the final season of a 10-year, $240 million contract.
“The Angels Organization proudly signed Albert Pujols in 2011, and are honored that he has worn an Angels jersey for nearly half of his Hall-of-Fame Career,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement. “Albert’s historical accomplishments, both on and off the field, serve as an inspiration to athletes everywhere, and his actions define what it means to be a true Superstar.
The Los Angeles Angels are releasing Albert Pujols. Pujols, who signed to the Angels in 2011, is in his final year of his 10-year contract with the team.
Pujols spent 11 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, claiming two World Series championships along the way. The 41-year-old first baseman and designated hitter has garnered many accolades throughout his career, including the National League’s Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player.
The Angels confirmed the team had designated Pujols for reassignment. “The Angels Organization proudly signed Albert Pujols in 2011, and are honored that he has worn an Angels jersey for nearly half of his Hall-of-Fame Career,” the organization tweeted on Thursday.
By Valerie Hernandez
May 7, 2021
The Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim announced yesterday that they will be releasing two-time World Series champion and 10-time All Star Albert Pujols after nearly a decade with the team. Team owner Arte Moreno said in a statement, The Angels Organization proudly signed Albert Pujols in 2011, and are honored that he has worn an Angels jersey for nearly half of his Hall-of-Fame Career.
Pujols didn t immediately comment on his release, which came in the final year of his 10-year contract with the team. Last month, Pujols told MLB.com he felt the best he s felt in a while,