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As Albert Pujols approaches 3,000 hits, some Cardinals can't help but imagine the hoopla had he stayed - The Athletic
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Albert Pujols becomes 32nd player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits
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Former St. Louis star Pujols reaches 3,000-hit club
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Cubs spoil Pujols' 3,000th game as rookie Swarmer shines
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Eyes on the 2,000 RBI prize
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Angels shut out Mariners on night Albert Pujols gets 3,000th hit
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets 3,000th hit before home fans
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Albert Pujols is on the verge of 3,000 hits, and no one seems to care, This is the Loop
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3,000 hits milestone could be even more elusive after Pujols
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Angels release Albert Pujols in final year of future Hall of Famer's contract
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Albert Pujols gets his 3,000th hit
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Cabrera gets 3,000th career hit as Tigers split doubleheader
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How Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run
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As Albert Pujols approaches 3,000 hits, some Cardinals can't help but imagine the hoopla had he stayed - The Athletic