Players and teams have a difficult choice when the World Baseball Classic rolls around. Should superstars play in the tournament held just before the Major League season starts, or should they be with their respective teams preparing for the season? It's a difficult decision especially when injury concerns are factored in, but it seems the decision has been made in Albert Pujols' case. Regardless of what the Los Angeles Angels may think.
According to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com, Pujols plans to play in the WBC. His teammates, Josh Hamilton and Mike Trout will not be playing, though. Pujols will play for his home country, the Dominican Republic, if his knee continues to hold up. He underwent arthroscopic surgery shortly after the 2012 season ended.
The knee injury should have the Angels concerned. Pujols could be putting himself at undue risk by playing in the WBC, but unless there is something written into his contract, there isn't much the team can do. ...
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