TEMPE, Ariz. -- Albert Pujols wouldn't promise that he'd be ready for Opening Day, but the Angels slugger sounded optimistic about the progression of his recovery from foot surgery.
"I think it's just like I did last year, just coming to Spring Training and progressing and just [taking] it how I go," Pujols said Tuesday as Angels pitchers and catchers reported to Tempe Diablo Stadium for the start of Spring Training. "I don't really have a date. I'll be ready when I'm ready. Same thing as last year, take it one day at a time."
Pujols underwent surgery in December on his right plantar fascia after a more conservative treatment plan was unable to relieve the pain in his foot.