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I'm still going to retire, no matter whether I end up hitting 693, 696, 700, whatever'' - Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols confirms this will be his final season despite pressure from fans
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No, postseason HRs don't count toward Albert's chase
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Angels Designate Albert Pujols For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
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Rejuvenated Albert Pujols brings his chase for 700 home runs to Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles Times
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Albert Pujols Hits His 700th Career Home Run - WSJ
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MLB Plays of the Week presented by DQ® Delivers: Pujols joins the 700-club
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Joe's Notes: The Fall and Rise of Albert Pujols – The Barking Crow
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Milestones behind him, Miguel Cabrera hopes for fun final year
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Albert Pujols' 700 home runs: the absurdity of Pujols' comeback season.