Could Albert Pujols’ Next Big Role Be Angels Manager? Insider Talks Set to Reveal All

It looks like the Los Angeles Angels might be gearing up for a stirring comeback in the dugout this offseason, and who better to lead the charge than a bona fide baseball legend? Yup, you heard it right — Albert Pujols, that powerhouse slugger known widely for his St. Louis Cardinals days, is reportedly set to throw his hat in the ring for the Angels’ now-open managerial job. This shakeup comes fresh off the heels of the team parting ways with Ron Washington after some less-than-stellar finishes in the AL West. Pujols, who dazzled with a .326/.417/.614 slash line over a dozen seasons in St. Louis before spending a decade with the Angels, is stirring up some serious buzz. After his playing days wound down — including a late resurgence with the Dodgers — he’s been cutting his teeth managing in the Dominican Republic, guiding Leones del Escogido to some sweet victories. With whispers that he’s the top pick for owner Arte Moreno, this could be a managerial move that redefines the Angels’ future. Curious for the full scoop? LEARN MORE

A baseball legend could return to the Los Angeles Angels’ dugout this offseason … as the team’s new manager. Former Angels slugger and St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols is expected to interview for the team’s vacant managerial spot, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman.

The news comes a day after the team announced it parted ways with Ron Washington.

While Pujols is better known for his time in St. Louis — where he hit a phenomenal .326/.417/.614 over 12 seasons — he spent 10 years with the Angels toward the end of his career. Pujols’ numbers declined precipitously during the back-end of that deal and

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