Monday, November 18

Albert Pujols reportedly reaches an agreement with the Dodgers and goes for another World Series


Dominican Pujols, who was released by the Angels neighbors last week, would serve the Dodgers as backup first baseman and pinch hitter

Albert Pujols llega a un acuerdo con los Dodgers según reportes y va por otra Serie Mundial
Before rivals, Mookie Betts and Albert Pujols will now be teammates on the Dodgers.

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Ricardo López Juárez

The career of Albert Pujols has not concluded and in fact now the veteran of 41 year old could go in search of another World Series. The legendary Dominican gunner has reached an agreement with Los Angeles Dodgers , the great favorite to the title of the Major League Baseball again.

The signing for the remainder of the season is imminent according to reports from various publications, including the Los Angeles Times . Pujols was discharged by the Angels neighbors the previous week after wearing that coat by 10 years. On Thursday he became a free agent.

While the idea of ​​seeing Albert Pujols -one of the most prolific hitters in history and the active leader in home runs (570), hits (3, 253) and races produced (2, 112) – in Dodgers uniform is seductive, the best thing for the current baseball monarchs is that the hiring will be practically free of charge .

According to reports about the deal, the Dodgers will only pay him to the Dominican a portion of the minimum wage that is $ 570, 500 Dollars. The Angels, on the other hand, are responsible for their salary of $ 30 millions of dollars included in the mega-contract of 10 seasons ending this year. Pujols hits. 198 this season, with 5 home runs and 12 RBIs produced.

The Dodgers played in Anaheim over the weekend, so Pujols will not have to return to his previous home now with the opponent’s uniform . Los Angeles will play at Dodger Stadium August 6-8.

Pujols, a two-time World Series champion with the St. Louis Cardinals (2006 Y 2011), seemed destined to reach an American League team where he could act as a designated hitter. . In the Dodgers he could be a substitute as first baseman and pinch hitter .