Albert Pujols Objects To Angels’ “El Hombre” Billboards, Does Not Object To “Big A” Billboard
Baseball February 22nd. 2012, 5:05pm
The Los Angeles Angels are basing their advertising campaign for the 2012 season around their newly signed first baseman, Albert Pujols. This is not unusual. That’s what you do with your marquee free agent. What is unusual is having your marquee free agent object to your campaign.
Some of the billboards feature the words “El Hombre,” a title that Pujols has shied away from because of his relationship with Stan Musial.
“Like I say, I haven’t talked to them, but I prefer not to use (El Hombre),” Pujols said Wednesday.
It’s an emotional issue for Pujols because he became acquainted with 90-year-old Musial in his 11 seasons playing in St. Louis. In 2010, Pujols asked St. Louis media and fans not to call him “El Hombre.”
“I still have the same respect for him as I had, not just for what he’s done in baseball but for what he did for his country,” Pujols said. “That’s something you have to appreciate.”
Showing respect for a great man and baseball player is one thing, but if you ask me, Pujols should be more offended by the “BIG A” billboards. Sure he’s put on a little weight in the last few years, but come on.
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February 22nd, 2012 at 5:07 PM
The real question is what kind of candy Albert prefers.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:10 PM
According to this study, probably something from Hershey’s.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:12 PM
Pujols = Assholes, so Big A doesn’t need to be a comment on his weight
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:13 PM
The Mouse always wins, Albert. Tread lightly.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:13 PM
El Hombre is kind of a badass nickname.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:13 PM
If Pujols gave that much of a fuck about Musial, he’d still be in St. Louis.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Puholes should not have an issue with this.
Best candy = tie between Snickers & Reese’s Peanut butter cups
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:14 PM
I thought Disney sold the team to Artie Moreno.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:15 PM
If Pujols gave that much of a fuck about Musial, he’d still be in St. Louis.
No, he left out of respect for Musial. Don’t be a dolt. He didn’t want to take away from that great man’s legacy so he sacrificed his place in Cardinals history in tribute. It’s beautifully touching, really.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:16 PM
ms621 is still bummed that he couldn’t get a Carlos Lee jersey with El Caballo on the back
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:16 PM
This has to be the most posts in one day, not one post got a groove going
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:16 PM
I thought Disney sold the team to Artie Moreno
It’s only been 9 years, though, so it’s barely official.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Tim Ryan disrespected Skittles? That’s like… that’s like disrespecting the Bing! YOU DON’T DISRESPECT THE BING!
And green Skittles are still the best. Then orange. Red flavored stuff goes best with Starburst.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:18 PM
i like snickers, but reese’s peanut butter cups (in nearly all variations) are far superior to any candy.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:19 PM
This has to be the most posts in one day, not one post got a groove going
USATodayFSVVenturesTheBigLeadSports doesn’t get paid without a bunch of unique pageviews on each post. Thus, more posts and less of us having long conversations on a single post.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:19 PM
Also, I’d like to respond to this. Because I eat Skittles one at a time. I also separate them by color before I begin eating them. I eat the green ones first, then the orange ones. I eat the red and purple ones together. Then I close with a nice lemon palate cleanser.
There’s a fucking process, man.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Agreed, how are we supposed to do 300+ comments when there’s a new post every 20 minutes?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:22 PM
i was busy reading all the sponsored posts this morning
/chicken legs’d
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Is this a:
1. Cherry reference
2. Sopranos reference
3. Portly porn star reference
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:24 PM
You are fucking kidding me, right?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:25 PM
4. SC is particularly adamant about his choice of search engine
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Sopranos, Gerard.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Speaking of candy, I made peanut butter ice cream last night with reese peanut butter cups in it. Wow. That stuff is good.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Nope. Very serious. Just did this no more than an hour ago. How do you people eat your Skittles?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:28 PM
like I’m drinking a brew.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:29 PM
I figured, but best practices and all.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:29 PM
ms621 is still bummed that he couldn’t get a Carlos Lee jersey with El Caballo on the back
For me to poop on!
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:30 PM
No no no, you should always finish with the flavor you like best. That way you’re always guaranteed to go home happy.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:30 PM
Lycos or Dogpile?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 PM
YOU DON’T DISRESPECT THE BING!
3. Portly porn star reference
Haven’t watched any porn in awhile, but yet I still get this reference. Go me?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 PM
How many heads are in your freezer?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 PM
Chandler Bing?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:32 PM
At last count I want to say 2.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:33 PM
I don’t even the lemon skittles, just throw them out.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Ask, but I still type in http://www.askjeeves.com every time I want to search for something. I am a baseball traditionalist
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Good night everybody
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:34 PM
AltaVista or GTFO
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:34 PM
Ask Jeeves taught me how to tie a tie. It was a proud moment.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Have you guys ever had a Kazoozle?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:36 PM
Ask, but I still type in http://www.askjeeves.com every time I want to search for something
I’m more of an Altavista man myself.
/Googles Altavista to see if it is still around.
Holy Shit! Still operational.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:37 PM
AltaVista or GTFO Gerard
You stole my thunder, Heathen!
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:38 PM
I’m more of an Altavista man myself.
/Googles Altavista to see if it is still around.
Holy Shit! Still operational.
They must get dozens of search requests per week.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Ask Jeeves taught me how to tie a tie Gerard
I used Youtube a few weeks back to help me find where the damn screw was to undo my headlamp on my truck. And then the dude showed me other time saving tips to replace it. Very helpful because the owner’s manual’s drawings were as bare as possible.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:41 PM
I used Youtube a few weeks back to help me find where the damn screw was to undo my headlamp on my truck.
I find car repair videos on youtube, as well. Much better than the manual
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:41 PM
I just asked ‘em where I could buy the new Jesus Jones CD.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:43 PM
We found a “how to trim your ball hair” YouTube video in the history of a roommate in college. He’s never lived it down.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:45 PM
I don’t understand why you would need the internet to tell you how to thin the forest. Seems straightforward.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:46 PM
i don’t eat skittles, never liked ‘em.
but i admit i have a similar pattern with m&m’s. always save the blue for last, and sometimes i like to squeeze two against eachother between my fingers, and whichever one busts up first gets eaten. the winner moves on to the next matchup.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Chanandler Bong?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:51 PM
that seems like one of those things where if you have to ask, you probably shouldn’t be doing it. and if you are looking on youtube, you are probably doing it wrong.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:53 PM
For fun, i just counted: Pennypaker left 52 comments today.
52.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:56 PM
Too much? Not enough?
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 PM
That’s Ms. Chanandler Bong.
February 22nd, 2012 at 5:58 PM
For fun, i just counted: Pennypaker left 52 comments today.
52.
Who is Pennypaker? I don’t recall noticing that name before and I’ve been on here all day.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Who is Pennypaker? I don’t recall noticing that name before and I’ve been on here all day.
H.E. Pennypacker, formerly known as ATL_Badger
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 PM
That’s 52 too many
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:01 PM
3 Musketeers, Kit Kat, Twix.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:03 PM
For fun, i just counted: Pennypaker left 52 comments today.
52
Are you reporting him to his HR?
Did I miss something? Haven’t been around much today.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:05 PM
Was presidents’ day weekend the change your name and/or gravatar weekend around these parts? Seems like 90%* of you around here changed something.
* +/- 85%
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:06 PM
I changed to my trusty Astros gravatar on Monday. Not sure if it is showing up to others yet.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Was presidents’ day weekend the change your name and/or gravatar weekend around these parts? Seems like 90%* of you around here changed something.
We were inspired by comment name guy. Last I saw from him was sportsgunt116.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Yeah, it’s showing up for me ms.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:10 PM
For fun, i just counted: Pennypaker left 52 comments today.
52.
What’s funny is there are probably more than 52 factual errors in your posts these last few weeks.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:10 PM
I don’t understand what’s going on here: did you and JMac nemesis each other ATL?
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:12 PM
TBL — do you have the most posts by one person in 1 day? 53 is alot, but I’m sure people have reached more.
Also, about this name change business — someone was KingJizz for a bit a week or so ago, that was pretty amazing if you ask me.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:14 PM
For fun, i just counted: Pennypaker left 52 comments today.
52.
What’s funny is there are probably more than 52 factual errors in your posts these last few weeks.
Does the use of the term fun in regards to reading your comments count as a factual error?
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Also, about this name change business — someone was KingJizz for a bit a week or so ago, that was pretty amazing if you ask me.
I’m fairly sure that was the same guy who was responsible for phillypantless, sportsgunt, ATL_Fudgepacker, and the others.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:17 PM
I’m fairly sure that was the same guy who was responsible for phillypantless, sportsgunt, ATL_Fudgepacker, and the others.
I like that guy’s style ALOT. Though, I would put Sportsgunt a clear #1.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:21 PM
I can confirm this. It all started with Centaur Jersey, I believe.
I liked Jason Lisp the best.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:27 PM
I wonder if it’s possible to post from all the bizzaro commenters in a single post. A name change appears to throw you into moderation. Something to shoot for on a day when posts don’t go up every quarter hour.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Ha, missed Jason Lisp. Still waiting on JimHarbaughScrambledEggs.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:31 PM
Jason Lisp is one of my favorites.
February 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 PM
Ballz on any dead TBLAD.
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:26 PM
H.E. Pennypacker, formerly known as ATL_Badger
Oh, shit. ATL. Sweet. Good guy. Good to know.
Ballz on any dead TBLAD.
Back when TBLAD was an actual entity, I probably had a few 50+ nights. Those were the days.
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:36 PM
During the Oscars (I think) a couple years ago, I counted Vlad had more than 100 in TBLAD and I think it was closer to 200.
February 22nd, 2012 at 7:56 PM
if you go to ask jeeves, and you type the following “why does ask” it will autofill the rest for you, and give you these options:
why does ask jeeves stink
why does ask jeeves still exist
So it’s somewhat useful, although it doesn’t really find a good answer for either question
February 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 PM
He was so drunk he was trying to get some late night fishing in with Jose.