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- Updated: May 24, 2016
ARLINGTON — Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in his 13th start at first base on Monday, which is one fewer than the amount of home runs he has managed in 32 starts at designated hitter. His slash line on the days he starts at first base is .313/.400/.604, but only .195/.270/.333 at DH.
It’s a small sample size, but it may not be a coincidence.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia acknowledged that Pujols “absolutely” feels “more comfortable” when he starts at first base, a position where he has claimed two Gold Glove Awards. But that won’t make Scioscia alter his plan of ensuring that Pujols’ legs remain fresh for the extent of the six-month season.
“Eventually, I think with Albert, if he pushes too hard at first base, no matter how comfortable he feels, he might not …
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