Pujols appreciation thread - Page 13

rman112 · 08-08-2020, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithandDJ

Back after a long hiatus! Glad to see Albert is hitting some bombs this shortened season. Nice double tonight. Been picking up some of those 3,000 hit clicker statues that were Angels game giveaways. His prices are rising now. Sounds like 1 more year in Los Angeles then off to St. Louis to close out career for a year or two... would work just fine if the NL keeps the DH, which it sounds like is a done deal.

I know you're a big Pujols fan, but this is crazy..

ThoseBackPages · 08-08-2020, 05:54 PM

i think he signs one of those 1-day contracts with Stl

speedyjg13 · 08-17-2020, 07:07 PM

47 years ago, Willie Mays hit HR 660

Today would be perfect for Pujols to hit 660

Pujols is batting 5th tonight vs the Giants

KeithandDJ · 08-23-2020, 02:45 PM

I think Pujols is out today but he should tie and maybe break Mays record this week and get past ARod for RBI. That's my hope at least! He is getting the average up a little... Angels hitting is big disappointment so far. Rendon is hot now but Trout not. The rest of em, ugh. Need to start hitting as a team if the Angels are to make playoffs... yes, I'm saying they've got a chance.

speedyjg13 · 08-23-2020, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithandDJ

I think Pujols is out today but he should tie and maybe break Mays record this week and get past ARod for RBI. That's my hope at least! He is getting the average up a little... Angels hitting is big disappointment so far. Rendon is hot now but Trout not. The rest of em, ugh. Need to start hitting as a team if the Angels are to make playoffs... yes, I'm saying they've got a chance.

I'm with you on this. Hoping for a record breaking week for Albert

outspoken · 08-23-2020, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i think he signs one of those 1-day contracts with Stl

Nah.. Been too long. Ten years is a long time.. he's becoming more of an STL myth than legend.

hatchd · 08-23-2020, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by outspoken

Nah.. Been too long. Ten years is a long time.. he's becoming more of an STL myth than legend.

Yeah not a single person I know around here thinks anything close to that. He's an absolute Cardinals legend. It's only grown as its been longer since he left.

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KeithandDJ · 08-25-2020, 01:39 PM

Albert got past ARod in RBI, now second all-time behind Aaron. He's in lineup for first game of doubleheader today. Hope he ties and breaks Mays today for HR. Sitting at 659 for awhile now... I picked up another Pujols countdown to 3,000 game day giveaway figure last week plus a Pujols rookie bobblehead last week. Looking hard at his rookie cards now. I have to get his 2001 Bowman in PSA 9! I guess I could settle for PSA 8, we'll see.

speedyjg13 · 08-25-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithandDJ

Albert got past ARod in RBI, now second all-time behind Aaron. He's in lineup for first game of doubleheader today. Hope he ties and breaks Mays today for HR. Sitting at 659 for awhile now... I picked up another Pujols countdown to 3,000 game day giveaway figure last week plus a Pujols rookie bobblehead last week. Looking hard at his rookie cards now. I have to get his 2001 Bowman in PSA 9! I guess I could settle for PSA 8, we'll see.

it would be fitting to hit 660 in Houston just because of that monster homerun he hit there while with the Cards

speedyjg13 · 09-13-2020, 05:22 PM

#660 was hit today.

Please, ToppsNOW auto relic card tomorrow

speedyjg13 · 09-13-2020, 05:22 PM

also passed Craig Biggio in doubles yesterday

Only player in the all time top 10 in HR and doubles

notoriousrmb · 09-13-2020, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hatchd

Yeah not a single person I know around here thinks anything close to that. He's an absolute Cardinals legend. It's only grown as its been longer since he left.

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Not a single person I know around here calls him a legend or would say his legend has grown.

Everyone has their own groups and opinions, doesn't make either of our experiences true for the whole area.

He had the best 10 years here anyone can ask for, then he moved on. No ill will towards Albert, but Yadi is much more of a legend now.

ThoseBackPages · 09-13-2020, 05:27 PM

Go FAT ALBERT!

HRBELLI2017 · 09-13-2020, 08:27 PM

Pujols HR 660
Adding to a great career.
Too bad the youngsters dont appreciate what he has done.

Chrisyork33 · 09-13-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HRBELLI2017

Pujols HR 660
Adding to a great career.
Too bad the youngsters dont appreciate what he has done.

We agree. Respect!

HRBELLI2017 · 09-15-2020, 03:02 AM

Keeping the youngsters further away every stat he adds.

Chrisyork33 · 09-15-2020, 05:56 AM

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Keeping the youngsters further away every stat he adds.

I’m assuming you are not being sarcastic. I can’t believe how much we agree on Pujols. Respect!

jhssketchcards · 09-15-2020, 04:01 PM

I’ve always rooted for Pujols even when he destroyed Brad Lidge’s pitch at MMP in 2004( still so t think it landed). I just wish he wasn’t such a gruff guy at the parks. I’ve tried for years to get him to sign and others I know have as well and he just ignores for the most part. Even St. Louis fans that travel or live in the home team city. If he had more of a fan friendly approach I think he’d be more appreciated. He is a super nice person and good guy though. Happy for his milestones

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speedyjg13 · 09-15-2020, 04:13 PM

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I’ve always rooted for Pujols even when he destroyed Brad Lidge’s pitch at MMP in 2004( still so t think it landed). I just wish he wasn’t such a gruff guy at the parks. I’ve tried for years to get him to sign and others I know have as well and he just ignores for the most part. Even St. Louis fans that travel or live in the home team city. If he had more of a fan friendly approach I think he’d be more appreciated. He is a super nice person and good guy though. Happy for his milestones

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He doesn't sign much in Anaheim. He's signed very rarely if you show up early to the game and catch him driving in. Even if you catch him driving in, 99% chance he ain't signing for you.

Best shot is to buy from Topps or his foundation.

His foundation sells his autos for like $300. They just had a $660 deal for 2 Pujols autos on a printed picture of his foundation and a signed mini wood bat.

jhssketchcards · 09-15-2020, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

He doesn't sign much in Anaheim. He's signed very rarely if you show up early to the game and catch him driving in. Even if you catch him driving in, 99% chance he ain't signing for you.

Best shot is to buy from Topps or his foundation.

His foundation sells his autos for like $300. They just had a $660 deal for 2 Pujols autos on a printed picture of his foundation and a signed mini wood bat.

Yeah I knew he signed through his foundation which is a great group. He just doesn’t seem to engage with fans much either. I remember when I would watch him in Houston Cardinals fans were begging him just to wave or turn and smile, but he looked pissed at the world. It’s his game face I get it. But my goodness it comes across very prickish, even though I know he’s not.

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speedyjg13 · 09-15-2020, 04:33 PM

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Yeah I knew he signed through his foundation which is a great group. He just doesn’t seem to engage with fans much either. I remember when I would watch him in Houston Cardinals fans were begging him just to wave or turn and smile, but he looked pissed at the world. It’s his game face I get it. But my goodness it comes across very prickish, even though I know he’s not.

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Nothing has changed in Anaheim.

Seems like unless you get invited to the field via his charity, he aint looking at you.

jhssketchcards · 09-15-2020, 04:36 PM

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Nothing has changed in Anaheim.

Seems like unless you get invited to the field via his charity, he aint looking at you.

That stinks. I’m sure after his career is over he will pull a Reggie Jackson and stop being an on-field curmudgeon

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REGGIE206 · 09-15-2020, 07:30 PM

I finally took a better photo of my only Pujols Auto. This is the very first card my wife ever bought me..

2001 SPx Albert Pujols (Auto) /1500

Geoff G · 09-16-2020, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by REGGIE206

I finally took a better photo of my only Pujols Auto. This is the very first card my wife ever bought me..

2001 SPx Albert Pujols (Auto) /1500

What a beauty!! Great wife ya got there my fren

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5pujols5 · 09-16-2020, 08:23 AM

I was at the 2009 All Star Game in STL. Before the game started while everyone was stretching, Pujols saw a group of soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood standing at the outfield fence. They were going to hold the flag during the anthem. He went over to them and signed baseballs, jerseys, or whatever they had at the time. He signed for all of them. I realize he was the face of that all star game being in STL and all, but was still a classy thing to do. As you can obviously tell from my user name...he's my favorite player of all time.

08-08-2020, 05:54 PM	#302
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,641 ThoseBackPages	i think he signs one of those 1-day contracts with Stl __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

08-17-2020, 07:07 PM	#303
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,271	47 years ago, Willie Mays hit HR 660 Today would be perfect for Pujols to hit 660 Pujols is batting 5th tonight vs the Giants __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

09-13-2020, 05:22 PM	#310
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,271	#660 was hit today. Please, ToppsNOW auto relic card tomorrow __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

09-13-2020, 05:22 PM	#311
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,271	also passed Craig Biggio in doubles yesterday Only player in the all time top 10 in HR and doubles __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

09-13-2020, 05:27 PM	#313
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,641 ThoseBackPages	Go FAT ALBERT! __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

08-23-2020, 02:45 PM	#304
KeithandDJ Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 223 Djscardscomics	I think Pujols is out today but he should tie and maybe break Mays record this week and get past ARod for RBI. That's my hope at least! He is getting the average up a little... Angels hitting is big disappointment so far. Rendon is hot now but Trout not. The rest of em, ugh. Need to start hitting as a team if the Angels are to make playoffs... yes, I'm saying they've got a chance.

08-25-2020, 01:39 PM	#308
KeithandDJ Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Minnesota Posts: 223 Djscardscomics	Albert got past ARod in RBI, now second all-time behind Aaron. He's in lineup for first game of doubleheader today. Hope he ties and breaks Mays today for HR. Sitting at 659 for awhile now... I picked up another Pujols countdown to 3,000 game day giveaway figure last week plus a Pujols rookie bobblehead last week. Looking hard at his rookie cards now. I have to get his 2001 Bowman in PSA 9! I guess I could settle for PSA 8, we'll see.

09-13-2020, 08:27 PM	#314
HRBELLI2017 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 550 Sosafan35	Pujols HR 660 Adding to a great career. Too bad the youngsters dont appreciate what he has done.

09-15-2020, 03:02 AM	#316
HRBELLI2017 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 550 Sosafan35	Keeping the youngsters further away every stat he adds.

09-15-2020, 04:01 PM	#318
jhssketchcards Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 11,442 jhssketchcards2012	I’ve always rooted for Pujols even when he destroyed Brad Lidge’s pitch at MMP in 2004( still so t think it landed). I just wish he wasn’t such a gruff guy at the parks. I’ve tried for years to get him to sign and others I know have as well and he just ignores for the most part. Even St. Louis fans that travel or live in the home team city. If he had more of a fan friendly approach I think he’d be more appreciated. He is a super nice person and good guy though. Happy for his milestones Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-15-2020, 07:30 PM	#323
REGGIE206 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mukilteo, WA (hometown: Vallejo, CA) Posts: 9,808	I finally took a better photo of my only Pujols Auto. This is the very first card my wife ever bought me.. 2001 SPx Albert Pujols (Auto) /1500 __________________ INSTAGRAM: my_card_collection 📸

09-16-2020, 08:23 AM	#325
5pujols5 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 995	I was at the 2009 All Star Game in STL. Before the game started while everyone was stretching, Pujols saw a group of soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood standing at the outfield fence. They were going to hold the flag during the anthem. He went over to them and signed baseballs, jerseys, or whatever they had at the time. He signed for all of them. I realize he was the face of that all star game being in STL and all, but was still a classy thing to do. As you can obviously tell from my user name...he's my favorite player of all time.