Future Hall-of-Famer Albert Pujols has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Angels last week and cleared waivers this past Thursday. Meaning, the Dodgers will pay him the league minimum, about $430,000, with the Orange County Angels picking up the rest of the $30M tab.
The Dodgers have had success in the past with respected, veteran players on the back-end of their careers. Pujols fills the David Freese-Chase Utley mold of grizzled graybeard who will provide additional locker room leadership.