TEMPE, Ariz. —
Albert Pujols reported to Angels camp on Monday for a week-long stint as a guest instructor, fulfilling one of the obligations of the former slugger’s 10-year, $10-million personal services contract with owner Arte Moreno.
If the next few years unfold the way Pujols envisions, the surefire Hall-of-Famer will return to spring training some day with a new title: manager.
“Yeah,” Pujols said, when asked if he wants to manage in the big leagues. “I think, you know, why not? If the opportunity is right one day, I think I’ll be ready for that.