Albert Pujols and C. J. Wilson add strength to Los Angeles Angels – MLB News
With the inclusion of Albert Pujols and C. J. Wilson, the Los Angeles Angels feel much stronger now, seeming their chances multiplied to qualify for the playoffs and beyond, in the coming season.
The ferment witnessed in the town after the report of Albert Pujols and C. J. Wilson substantiated the fact that the Angeles were looking for stronger arms on their side to become competitive enough to confront the rival teams.
With a WHIP of 1.19 this year, having had 34 appearances, Wilson had 16 wins to his credit with 2.94 ERA. The statistics, for themselves, testify he will re-energise the team into becoming a squad capable of beating any opponent.
Albert Pujols, on the other hand, had a record of .328 batting average with .420 base percentage not to mention the .617 slugging percentage with 1,329 RBIs to his credit. That alone has given him a bright chance to be in a Hall of Fame position within few
years.
The association he had with the St. Louis, which last for 11 years, is certainly historic and memorable. The performance that he had there will, for sure, be brought to the Los Angeles Angels now. This is something that the club will benefit from immensely.
"Albert's proven over the course of the last 11 years to be the best player in baseball," said Dipoto. “And whether it's offensively, overall impact, we feel like Albert brings so much more than just a bat in the lineup. You're talking about a Gold Glove
defender.”
All the same, the combination of the best pitcher and slugger will provide a legitimate chance to the Angels to score more victories.
"You're adding two of the biggest pieces in the market, two guys still young and in their prime who can dominate," Wells said. "This gives us a legitimate chance to get to the playoffs and farther."
All of it will surely be seen once the next season kicks off, bringing to fore the fact which team stands where in strength with the inclusion of new players. However, the Angels obviously feel strengthened after these inductions in the team.
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