The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to hiring their new manager, and it could be two-time World Series winner Albert Pujols, who recently held a meeting with the team’s General Manager to discuss the opening and a potential contract.

Sam Blum and Katie Woo of The Athletic reported the details: “Albert Pujols met with Angels GM Perry Minasian in St. Louis yesterday, to discuss the Angels’ managerial opening. Though nothing is official, the meeting went well, and a contract is being discussed.”

According to reporting, Pujols holds a significant advantage over any other candidate for the open position, as he is the clear favorite of Angels owner Arte Moreno. The managerial opening became official when the club declined to pick up manager Ron Washington’s contract option on September

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