UPDATE 09/23/2014: Life has to be better for Albert Pujols and wife Deidre Pujols.
After nearly three years out from the somewhat nasty split with the Cardinals wen Albert fled to the West Coast, and a full season removed from the disaster that was the 2013 campaign, life is good. Albert is back to his slugging ways, and the Angels are locking down the best record in the American League. Oh and by the way – it’s year three of a 10 year, $240 Million dollar deal.
Albert Pujols’ wife Deidre Pujols continues to be involved in the Pujols Family Foundation. In addition to promoting awareness of Down syndrome, the charity helps provide medical care and supplies to the poor in the Dominican Republic. In addition to making several trips with doctors and dentists to the DR, the Pujols’ hold an annual golf tournament to raise money for the fund.
12/12/2011: Shots fired! Shots fired!
Albert Pujols’ wife Deidre Pujols has had enough spin from the Cardinals camp. In a radio interview with Joy FM in St. Louis on Monday, Deidre Pujols let the listening public know the truth. “The city of St. Louis has been deceived,” During a wide ranging, 40 minute interview, Deidre expressed frustration and confusion over some of the stories to come out in the last week. She let it be known that while the Cardinals publicly announced their intention for Pujols to be a Cardinal for life, they only offered a 5 year deal. In an equally interesting note, she explained their decision to head to Anaheim was not strictly based on money, considering they turned down a larger contract.
It’s doubtful that the traditionally classy Cardinals organization will respond to these comments, but still adds another interesting wrinkle to an already fascinating Hot Stove story.
Albert Pujols and his wife Deidre Pujols were married on January 1, 2000. The two met shortly before the turn of the century at a Salsa club in Kansas City. The pair has three children; Isabella, Albert Jr., and Sophia. Isabella is Deidre’s from a previous relationship, who Albert has subsequently adopted.
What’s this? A post where we’re not snarky?
No, it’s true. We can’t find a joke here. Probably the best player in baseball is also probably the best person in baseball. The couple’s oldest daughter, Isabella, has Down syndrome. Because of the dedication to their child and the cause, the Pujols’ are extremely active in the community. The Pujols Family Foundation offers assistance to families of children with down syndrome. Albert and Deidre also annually host “Buddy Walk in the Park” where he has local families with children with Down syndrome to Busch Stadium as his guest.
Albert Pujols’ wife Deidre Pujols, in addition to being a stand up person in the community, a devoted mother, a dedicated wife, and an activist for a worthwhile cause, knows her shit about baseball.
Albert was going through a rare slump in early 2007. After pouring over hours of video, Albert and hitting coach Hal McRae couldn’t diagnose a mechanical cause to his drought at the plate. One day, on his way to the park, Albert received a text message from his wife which explained that she thought his hands had fallen too low and his crouch at the plate too pronounced.
Pujols got to the park and compared video only to learn that Deidre was 100% correct. That night, Pujols snapped out of his slump in a big way, going 4-for-4 with two home runs.
Further evidence that the woman is always right.
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I AM A HUGE FAN!!! IVE BEEN TRYING TO GET CONTACT INFOMATION IVE BEEN IN AFGANISTAN FOR THE PAST YEAR AND RECIVED COMBAT PURPLE HEART AND I REALLY WANT TO MEET AND GREET WITH THE TEAM OR WITH ALBERT IF YOU HAVE ANY HELP PLEASE EMAIL ME IM COMING HOME THE 16TH THROUGH THE 27TH OF THIS MONTH THANK YOU JEREMY
Also incredible, Isabella isnt Alberts biological child, but Albert adopted her legally right away. Their story was on 60 minutes and its absolutely beautiful.
I saw the 20/20 interview last night with Albert and would like to get in contact with Diedre if possible. My husband and I were really excited because it is the first time we saw someone else that was young like us who’s first child was born with Down Syndrome. Our daughter has a type of Downs that is different from the typical and she is on a higher social/intellectual scale. So instead of just her parents being different and not knowing anyone else to have their first child at a young age with Downs, she also has a hard time relating because she doesn’t fit iwith other Downsy kids that we know and then she also doesn’t with typical peers. Your daughter from what we saw in the interview seems to be a lot like ours and just wanted to know any information or advice you might be able to give. We have felt pretty isolated as a family because we don’t know anyone like us. Thank you and God Bless you both for what you do for these kids. I hope our daughter, who is 6 yrs old right now, might be able to experience prom like you guys provide. Gives us a lot of hope. =)
Mr and Mrs Pujols,
I want to thank you for all you have done in St. Louis, Mo. I now live in Arizona and have followed the Cardinals since I was a kid. I appreciate you walk with God most of all. I wish you the very best in California.
I will pray for God to continue to guide you in all you do for him.
In His service,
R Evans
I admire your husband! So handsome n so full of love for others n our Jesus Christ! Big man with a very Big heart!! So humble.
Hi Deldre
My Name is Jane am a KenyanLady and would like to kindly request if you could talk to your hzusband if she can accept to come so that wes start the same game in my rural community. We have talents down here and they can notne reached because Of the link and connection.
Thanks and welcome to my beautiful country Kenya
Jane