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Astros' Justin Verlander 'feeling great,' plans to keep pitching
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22 bold predictions for 2022 MLB season: A surprise champ, big trades, 30/30 for Ohtani, Pujols history, more
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Former Astro George Springer expects emotional return to Minute Maid Park
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Albert Pujols joins 700 home run club in defiant final season - Sports Illustrated
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Albert Pujols Released by Angels in Final Season of $254M Contract, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols chases 700 home run baseball glory : NPR
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game-used memorabilia / Blowout Buzz
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Pagan, Scutaro pass physicals, sign the deals they wanted all along - Giants Extra
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Does Albert Pujols Really Have the Worst Contract in Baseball?
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MLB Opening Day bold prediction for each team
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OFFSEASON NOTES: The focus right now is Pablo, Pablo, Pablo Lincecum to go back into rotation Susac takes over backup job - Giants Extra
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The worst trade ever made