ANAHEIM -- When Albert Pujols started heating up and hitting homers in May and June, the common observation was how much healthier he was -- specifically, his lower half -- compared to his previous season with the Angels. That's still true, and manager Mike Scioscia is trying to give Pujols enough days off his feet to keep it that way.
"With Albert, I think there's a definite parallel between the strength in his legs and his foundation and his production, and you want to make sure that stays there," Scioscia said. "I think he's at a higher level physically right now than we've seen since he's been here.