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Superstar slugger Albert Pujols is going from good to better this year rapidly. In a career spanning over two decades, Pujols has earned numerous accolades and has already stacked up records worthy of a Hall Of Fame honor. But all of a sudden, he has the eagerness of a youngster to make a mark.

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Albert Pujols is a legendary figure in baseball. A first baseman and designated hitter, Pujols made his big league debut for the Cardinals. He also played for the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers, respectively. A two-time World Series champion, Pujols AKA The Machine is also an 11-time All-Star player.

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Playing in the last MLB season of his career, Pujols has got nothing to prove. He has a humongous career total of 694 home runs to his credit. There might be the urge to touch the 700 homers mark before retirement. But the miraculous change of batting form within a few games points towards another direction.

The suspicious turnaround in Albert Pujols’ recent performances?

All throughout his magnificent career,?Albert Pujols?has been an enigmatic batter and fielder. He was instrumental in the Cardinals’ dominant reign in 2006 and 2011. Now, on the verge of retirement, he is only playing up to his reputation. But the scene tells an alternate tale and appears to be somewhat?doubtful.?

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Until the mid-tournament break, Pujols had hit four home runs. But after the All-Star game, he got charged up. Since then, the Cardinals slugger has slammed 11 home runs from 98 at-bats. And now, he has already stacked up 15 seasonal home runs.

If Pujols surpasses the 700 home run mark, he will only be the 4th player in MLB history to do so. But what has surprised the analysts is the sudden rush. However, regardless of how many home runs he ends up with, he will remain a legend.

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Pujols was at the peak of his career when baseball’s Steroid Scandal Era unfolded. But he was never a part of any such unlawful act. So despite showcasing an outstanding form absent for the past few years, there isn’t much reason for doubt right now. After all, nobody would wish to stain an epic career, just before farewell.?

Pujols and the steroid issue?

Pujols has never been proven guilty of PED intake. Nonetheless, he has been?suspected?of steroid usage before. Glancing at Pujols’ record and the decade he began playing in, it’s easier to cast suspicion. But until there is concrete proof and confession, it’s still mere speculation.?

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So what do you make of Albert Pujols’ recent performances?

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Madhurjya Bhuyan

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Madhurjya Bhuyan is an MLB author at EssentiallySports. He has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in English Literature from Gauhati University and IGNOU, respectively, and also possesses prior professional experience as a content developer. Being a performance artist since childhood, Madhurjya has always aimed to contribute towards creativity in any possible manner, and writing only boosts that desire. His fondness for baseball is fueled by loyal support for the Boston Red Sox. When away from writing, Madhurjya can be seen attending stage plays, sitting in poetry reading sessions, exploring global cinema, or trying his hand at cooking new dishes.

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