In an interview with Bally Sports, Pujols expressed his gratitude to The Man Above for giving him a chance to run it back with the team where it all started:

Albert Pujols left St. Louis in 2011 after winning a second World Series ring with the Cardinals. He then proceeded to play on the West Coast when he signed with the Los Angeles Angels on a 10-year, $254 million deal. He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and played for them for the majority of the 2021 season after being designated for assignment by the Angels.

After his tenure at Chavez Ravine, several teams expressed interest in signing the Dominican, but Pujols stated it was a no-brainer to select the Cardinals. He now finds himself back in the Gateway City.

The slugger also stated that he didn’t make a comeback for the Cardinals just for a retirement tour. He stated that he returned to the team to help them in their playoff pursuit and possible World Series appearance this season. Cards manager Oliver Marmol lauded the veteran for his devotion.

The Cardinals currently sit on the top step of the National League Central with a 7-3 record. With a superb defense that boasts seven Gold Glovers and a team OPS of .744 that is good for sixth in the league. It will be interesting to see if the Cards can win the pennant and make it deep into the playoffs.

Albert Pujols’ 2022 season so far

In 18 at-bats this season, Albert Pujols is averaging .389/.476/.778 with two homers and four RBIs. He also had a double on seven base hits and an OPS of 1.254. When he hit his first homer back at the Busch Stadium a week ago, needless to say, the place erupted.

Albert Pujols is still proving to be a nuisance against lefties. Both homers he has scored this year were against left-handed pitchers. One was against Daniel Lynch of the Kansas City Royals and the other against Aaron Ashby of the Milwaukee Brewers.

It is awesome to see one of the all-time greats getting recognition and adoration from fans of the team he helped establish during his first term with them. Anything beyond that is just a bonus.

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