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Tony La Russa Rules Out Pujols Reunion: 'There's Not a Fit Here'

A day after the Angels made the headline-grabbing move to release Albert Pujols, the focus soon shifted on what the future Hall of Famer's next move would be.

For now, it appears a reunion with an old friend from Pujols's days in St. Louis is not on the table.

White Sox manager Tony La Russa told reporters yesterday that he didn't view Pujols signing with the team as a likely outcome. Chicago appears to have first base (José Abreu) and designated hitter (Yermin Mercedes) occupied by everyday players, leaving scared at-bats for the 41-year-old Pujols who reportedly still views himself as an everyday player.