The Los Angeles Angels and Albert Pujols have a runner on third base and no outs, and just need to manufacture that run home in order to close a deal to make Pujols the team's next manager. They are right there. However, like the Angels are wont to do, it feels like the next two batters struck out and now are facing some adversity in closing the deal.
Unexpected rival for Albert Pujols emerges as Angels fail to close the deal
Per reporting from ESPN's Alden Gonzalez and Jeff Passan: "The Baltimore Orioles, seeking a new manager to guide their young, emerging core, have expressed interest in future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols.