Pujols unhappy Angels coach Hatcher reveals hitters' meeting details

[Big Bid'Ness]

From:CBSsports

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Before the first game of each series, clubs routinely hold hitters' meetings to review scouting reports on the pitchers they'll be facing, and pitchers' meetings to go over the opposing team's lineup.

These meetings are standard stuff.

Except when you're going as badly as the Angels, and except when Albert Pujols is involved.

Pujols was among the Angels hitters who spoke at what was as much pep rally as meeting before Monday's series opener with the Twins, according to hitting coach Mickey Hatcher.

Hatcher told a couple of Angels beat reporters before the game that Pujols essentially stood up and told his teammates that he won't be flailing as he is all season, and that he's got first-hand experience with clubs that have conquered losing streaks and hitting slumps to win in the end.

Not exactly overly sexy stuff. Nevertheless, Pujols was not happy after Monday's game when he learned that secrets were shared.

"Mickey should have never told you guys that," Pujols said. "That stuff needs to be private. He should have never told the media.

"What we talked about at the meeting, not disrespecting Mickey, but that stuff should stay behind closed doors."

Pujols said he intends to speak with Hatcher about the matter.

 

[A.E]

Is Pujols a little embarrassed about having to own up to how bad he's being this season? I agree that a lot of closed door stuff should stay behind closed doors; however, I have a feeling Albert wouldn't be so butthurt about Mickey talking to the media, had it been on a way more positive note.

 

[cruzg24]

Pujols has started off pretty badly, although I think he will pick it up. Last year he started off pretty badly as well, but he bounced back. This situation is different because there is much more pressure.

Im kind of get an uneasy feeling of Pujols moving forward in Anaheim, there is just something that doesnt feel right. Something that tells me Pujols wont have the great numbers that he would have if he stayed with the Cardinals.

 

[A.E]

Pujols has started off pretty badly, although I think he will pick it up. Last year he started off pretty badly as well, but he bounced back. This situation is different because there is much more pressure.

Im kind of get an uneasy feeling of Pujols moving forward in Anaheim, there is just something that doesnt feel right. Something that tells me Pujols wont have the great numbers that he would have if he stayed with the Cardinals.

He'll turn it around but I think he's adjusting to so many things he's not used to dealing with. For the first time probably ever, Pujols is dealing with a lot of pressure, he's most likely struggling with confidence, and c'mon...going from a midwest NL Central team to the bright lights of LA and the AL West is a pretty big jump.

I would agree that the move to Los Angeles has definitely hurt his numbers from here on out.

 

[Durant35]

Pujols better get used to it, he has 10 years on his contract. lol

As long as the Angels suck as a whole and Pujols keep sucking, it's just going to open the door for the M's. Even though the Rangers look great this year and the wildcard race will probably go to Boston, NY or TB. It's still nice seeing the Mariners not in last place.

 

[elcheato]

Hatcher got canned yesterday.
:kobe:

 

[Gtown81]

Hatcher got canned yesterday.
:kobe:

lol that's too funny