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Angels drop Albert Pujols, plan to release future Hall of Famer
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Los Angeles Angels DFA Albert Pujols in final year of contract
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Los Angeles Angels designate Albert Pujols for assignment
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Angels' Mike Trout 'broke down' at news of Albert Pujols' release
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Stats-wise, Albert Pujols could help Dodgers in number of ways
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Dodgers sign 10-time All-Star Albert Pujols to major league deal
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Angels done with 'upset' Albert Pujols after dreadful start to season
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Angels drop Albert Pujols, plan to release future Hall of Famer
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Albert Pujols officially released by Los Angeles Angels, becomes
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Slugger Albert Pujols designated for assignment by Angels
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Angels designate Albert Pujols for assignment
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Albert Pujols designated for assignment by Angels - NBC Sports