Albert Pujols wore Dodger Blue for the first time on Monday, holding a virtual news conference 30 miles north of the ballpark where he spent most of these past nine-plus seasons and speaking 11 days after the Los Angeles Angels released him in the last year of his 10-year, $240 million contract.
Pujols, 41, expressed excitement to join the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and said that he holds "no hard feelings" toward the Angels. He reiterated a desire to continue playing, perhaps even beyond this season, and emphasized his willingness to accept what seems like a significantly limited role with the Dodgers.