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Joe Maddon disputes report that Albert Pujols was confrontational on day of release

Three days after Albert Pujols was designated for assignment by the Angels, a move that will ultimately lead to his release from the club, the future Hall of Famer was a topic of conversation again Sunday.

A report published Sunday morning by USA Today claimed Pujols “was yelling” at Angels manager Joe Maddon and “blasting Maddon’s managerial skills” after he was left out of the lineup Wednesday, a night that ended with Pujols being informed by general manager Perry Minasian and club president John Carpino postgame that he would be released.

Maddon was asked before Sunday’s game about the report, which cited two anonymous sources, and he disputed the characterization that his and Pujols’ exchange was “confrontational.