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WATCH: Cardinals' Albert Pujols passes A-Rod on all-time list with career home run No. 697
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Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina Honored in Final Chase Field Visit
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Albert Pujols 700 home runs: Hitter old self again before retirement
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Albert Pujols tied for 10th on home run list
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Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, Jose Reyes headline baseball free agent class as hot stove season kicks off – New York Daily News
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