I got emails about it. I got texted about it. I guess when the future Hall of Famer firstbaseman on your APBA team plays a different position in the majors, everyone wants to make sure you know about.
Yes, Albert Pujols played thirdbase tonight against the Phillies.
Pujols playing third base is news in of itself, of course but it does have impact in our league, too. By Illowa APBA League limitations rules, a player who plays one game at a position is eligible to play up to *ten* games at that position next year (any player who plays 10-39 is eligible to play 40). So I guess it is pretty exciting. And timely considering that my starting thirdbaseman is Ryan Zimmerman who is currently on the DL with abdominal strain.
I’ll need those ten games.
Word has it Albert handled himself ok in the field. I’ll be surprised to see a 3B-4 on his card, though unless Tony decides to make this a regular thing.
Now if only he could get that BA up.
