Albert Pujols

[mr2686]

Originally Posted by sycks22

Why not bring up Miguel Cabrera. He had over 500 abs last year and had 12 hrs. He's making Pujols type money (30m/year). Negative WAR for 2 straight years.

Cabrera needs only 144 more hits for 3000, so hopefully the draw of fans to see that would offset his salary/worth difference.

[paleocards]

Here's my Albert Pujols story: We used to visit with my in-laws for spring break in Jupiter, Florida and in 2005 we all (my wife, her folks, and our two kids) went to dinner at River House, a delicious old-style steak and seafood place right on the water (it's now closed, unfortunately).

We were seated near the entrance, and I had my back to the door. We were eating our salads (that place had great salad bar, I really do miss it, but I digress) when all of a sudden my wife's eyes go wide and her mouth drops open slightly. Nearly to herself, she mutters: "My god, he's GOT to be somebody..." My 13-year-old son's head spins around and he blurts: "Mom, that's Albert Pujols!!" And he really did look like a Greek god then, silk shirt with gold chains, bronze skin glowing and shaved head shining.

It was a thrill for all of us, especially my wife, but to be honest I felt pretty inadequate the rest of the evening.

[ALR-bishop]

Neat story. Thanks for sharing

[icurnmedic]

My Favorite Rookie

[Touch'EmAll]

Sigh. I am an Angels fan. Sigh.