The Dodgers bringing on Albert Pujols seemed like a bit of a head-scratcher at first. With his best years behind him and his defense in steep decline for a long time, there didn’t seem to be a clear fit for them.
But since his arrival, the impact of having Pujols on the roster has been very clear. Players gravitate towards the future Hall of Famer, and he looks like he’s having a blast. Dodgers players and coaches have talked for weeks about how incredible it’s been getting to talk baseball with him and just having him around.
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Mookie Betts is a guy that plays with a lot of joy and a lot of passion, much like Albert throughout his career.