The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were in the running for Albert Pujols.
Unlike more than a decade ago when the Angels landed Pujols as a free agent first baseman to bring the all-time great to the heart of their lineup, this pursuit was to get Pujols as their manager.
And unlike that past time, this time, Pujols won't be joining the Angels.
The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that talks between the Angels and Pujols have ended.
According to Heyman, Pujols is still in the running for two managerial jobs: the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles.
"A few differences came up in early conversations," Heyman wrote of the breakdown in talks between the Angels and Pujols.
"Pujols was the Angels’ top choice at the start but the sides differed on coaches, resources and compensation," Heyman added.
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According to Heyman, the Angels' top-two managerial candidates now are Kurt Suzuki and Torii Hunter.
Pujols spent 10 years of his legendary career with the Angels.
The all-time great finished with 703 career home runs, with 222 of those coming in Angels colors.
But he won't be returning to this dugout.
Instead, Pujols seems likely to bring his managerial talents to another club for the upcoming season in what will be an exciting hire for a franchise other than the Angels.
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