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Albert Pujols' chase for 700 homers gets grand boost with recent
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Meet the Los Angeles Angels slugger tasked with replacing Albert
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Pujols hits 700th home run, 4th player to reach mark
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On brink of 600th homer, Albert Pujols signs bat for Paul Molitor
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Angels' Albert Pujols says he isn't thinking about retirement
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Los Angeles Angels designate Albert Pujols for assignment
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Albert Pujols released by Angels: What's next for the future Hall
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The Angels Finally Bite the Bullet by Cutting Albert Pujols
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Anaheim Angels slugger Albert Pujols sits on the bench with his