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Albert Pujols' return to St. Louis set for adulation, not
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One step closer to history: Albert Pujols hits home run No. 696 as
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I'm still going to retire': Albert Pujols insists he's done after
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Albert Pujols not focused on 700th home run, will still retire
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Albert Pujols still plans to retire, even if he doesn't reach 700 HR
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Albert Pujols Is Designated for Assignment by Angels - The New
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Pujols chasing home run history as Cardinals chase playoffs - The
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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols 'chases' baseball
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols says he almost retired after
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I'm still going to retire, no matter whether I end up hitting 693
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