bringing comparisons to Albert Pujols. There’s no track record. Nor can it be the journeyman pitcher who suddenly puts together a string of starts that hark back to Pedro Martínez circa 1999.

Former Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols ended his first season as a manager on a high note leading his team to a championship celebration. Pujols’ Leones del Escogido won 6-5 over ...