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Albert Pujols was just one problem of many for ailing Angels - Sports Illustrated
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No wonder Albert Pujols struggled after leaving St. Louis Cardinals
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Bernie: Ex-Cards helping Angels fly
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Pujols cut, Cabrera struggling and Verlander still sidelined
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Angels release Albert Pujols in final year of future Hall of Famer's contract – Orange County Register
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Pujols homers in return to St. Louis; Cards beat Angels 4-2
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Albert Pujols - Wikipedia
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Angels' Pujols Is Starting to Look Like His Fearsome Self - The New York Times
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The stars come out, especially Albert Pujols (No. 698), as Cardinals overtake Reds