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Albert Pujols admits he considered retiring midseason 'many times,' following early season struggles
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Around the Horn: Starting Pitchers, by Mariners PR
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MLB's all-drafted after the fifth round team: Albert Pujols, Mike Piazza, Nolan Ryan and other hidden gems
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Could future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols end up with the Salt Lake Bees?
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Albert Pujols on decision to not retire during 2022 season
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Sitting at 660 Home Runs, Albert Pujols Solidified Among First Base Mount Rushmore – Prime Time Sports Talk
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After decades of torment, Albert Pujols' last home run(s) will be against Pirates
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Players who went directly from the Draft to MLB
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Albert Pujols on decision to not retire during 2022 season
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Ranking the best baseball players at each age, including 21-year-old Juan Soto and 40-year-old Albert Pujols
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Albert Pujols hits home run No. 697, eclipsing Alex Rodriguez for 4th on all-time list. Can he reach 700?
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Albert Pujols relishing retirement, but if call comes later to coach, he'll listen: Cardinals Extra