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Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start Thursday at Busch Stadium
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BenFred: 700 home runs for Albert Pujols, thanks to a magic Cardinals season that isn't over yet
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Albert Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
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September 21, 2001: Albert Pujols' first career grand slam lifts Cardinals over Pirates – Society for American Baseball Research
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Pujols hits No. 695, needs 1 more HR to tie A-Rod for 4th - West Hawaii Today
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Albert Pujols is in Cardinals' Opening Day starting lineup
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Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates - Seattle Sports
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Albert Pujols soaking in 'blessing' of 11th and final MLB All-Star Game appearance
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Bader agrees to $10.4M, 2-year contract with Cardinals