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All Hail King Albert, Who Should Absolutely Return to Play in 2023
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All Hail King Albert, Who Should Absolutely Return to Play in 2023

Pujols passed Alex Rodriguez for fourth all-time on the HR list with 697. Him hitting 700 was a pipe dream when the season began. Now it's a given.

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The best hitter of his generation has gone all Superman in his final season and it’s frankly the best storyline of the year. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

I’ve gotta be honest with you guys: When the Angels DFA’d Albert Pujols last summer and the Dodgers picked him up, I sent more than a few tweets wondering if Andrew Friedman had lost his mind.

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