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Albert Pujols got an Opening Day standing ovation in Cardinals return
MLB - Albert Pujols announced that his return to St. Louis
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Albert Pujols's return to St. Louis was everything we hoped it would be - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos
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Albert Pujols returns to St. Louis for one last season with the Cardinals
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Cardinals fans give Albert Pujols a standing ovation in his return to Busch Stadium
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Cardinals' Albert Pujols gets standing ovation from Blue Jays fans that'll make your skin crawl
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Cardinals fans give Albert Pujols a standing ovation in his return to Busch Stadium
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Pujols cheered in return, but Angels fall to Cardinals 5-1
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Albert Pujols hits his 700th home run, becoming the 4th player to reach the mark : NPR
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Albert Pujols returns to St. Louis for one last season with the Cardinals
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Redbird reunion: Pujols is returning to the Cardinals on a one-year deal