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November 12, 2001: Albert Pujols is unanimous Rookie of the Year selection
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Ex-Cardinals star Albert Pujols hired to assist MLB commissioner, be MLB Network analyst
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Royce Lewis, Minnesota Twins End Playoff Record Skid
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Sources - Albert Pujols signing one-year, $2.5 million deal with St. Louis Cardinals - ESPN
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Albert Pujols' Signs Retirement Papers; Career Officially Comes To An End - En Fuego
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Carlos Correa Taps Brakes, Plots Course to New York Mets
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This New York Mets Pitcher Just Provoked The Yankees and Fans
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MLB Rumors: Albert Pujols Signs Retirement Papers, Officially Won't Return in 2023, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Albert Pujols - Wikipedia
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Albert Pujols is hitting homers, making history in final season - Sports Illustrated
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Albert Pujols on decision to not retire during 2022 season