Albert pujols - let's see them

[gonefishin]

Albert hit another last night - 2 away from A (Steriods) Rod.

[frankhardy]

Being a Cardinals collector, I was very fortunate to get some of these early on. Some of these card prices are out of sight now.

[ALR-bishop]

Very nice Shane

[gonefishin]

I'm a big Cardinal fan myself as I was born and raised in Arkansas and the Cardinals were the closest team to me. We all cheered for the Cardinals. My 2 favorite players were Bob Gibson and Dizzy Dean. Dizzy of course because he was from Arkansas, and Gibson because of his performance in the World Series. His performance in the 67 World Series is unmatched by anyone - anyone. He threw, and won, 3 complete games. Allowing only 14 hits and 3 runs total for all 3 games! He should get much more hobby love than he has.

Of course, there is the Gas House Gang and Pepper Martin's Mudcat Band. I've includeda picture of my type 1 autographed photo of the Band.

I only wish Pujols would have remained a Cardinal, but he came home as he should have!

[gonefishin]

Shane, I forgot to add that I love the collection. It's unique, great items, and you are lucky to have obtained the items before they became unobtainable! Great collection. Jim

[gonefishin]

Albert is now 1 shy of Rodriguez! Can he make the 700 club? What do you think?

[frankhardy]

I'm starting to think he has a good shot. A few weeks ago I gave him a 20% chance. I tend to increase the percentage about 10% per week. I know think he has about a 70 percent chance to do it. I predict he ends with 699. I hope I'm wrong and he gets 700.

[bblair_2002]

Been collecting Pujols for close to 20 years and I'm really excited to see how his career ends. With him 2 homers away from passing A-Fraud I figured this would be an appropriate card to share:

scan0011 by Brett Blair, on Flickr

[gonefishin]

Originally Posted by bblair_2002

Been collecting Pujols for close to 20 years and I'm really excited to see how his career ends. With him 2 homers away from passing A-Fraud I figured this would be an appropriate card to share:

scan0011 by Brett Blair, on Flickr

Nice card - I don't think I have ever seen that card before. Rather unusual. I liked Vlad - his son doesn't really look like him but sure does hit like him.

[frankhardy]

Originally Posted by frankhardy

I'm starting to think he has a good shot. A few weeks ago I gave him a 20% chance. I tend to increase the percentage about 10% per week. I know think he has about a 70 percent chance to do it. I predict he ends with 699. I hope I'm wrong and he gets 700.

I don't remember ever quoting myself... But...

It's almost a lock now. He hit 697 yesterday. I now say 95% chance he does it. I now predict he ends with 701.

[gonefishin]

Hey Shane - I'm thinking 700 for sure and hoping for 703 - regardless - Good Bye Rodriguez!

[bigfanNY]

This is a tough card. From 2012 Topps series 1. Pujols was traded in the offseason and this card was offered as an SSP. I picked it up 5 or 6 years ago. Glad I did because it rarely shows up.
This Cap with outstanding game use and great signature was also picked up about 5 years ago.
One of the final 5 I need for my 500 HR Ball I hope Pujols lowers his autograph prices when he retires.

[gonefishin]

Love the card and the cap!

Who doesn't love Pujols!

[ALR-bishop]

HOF…. Cardinals or Angels cap. There have been some controversies in the past, Carter, Winfield, Tome and Henderson come to mind. My guess is his best years and best results would make St Louis a lock. As I understand it the player’s preference is factored in but not not determinative of the decision which is made by MLB and the HOF

[bigfanNY]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

HOF…. Cardinals or Angels cap. There have been some controversies in the past, Carter, Winfield, Tome and Henderson come to mind. My guess is his best years and best results would make St Louis a lock. As I understand it the player’s preference is factored in but not not determinative of the decision which is made by MLB and the HOF

Well there is a twist to the HOF cap decision. The cap on the plaque is the decision of the HOF...But what cap is worn by the player during the induction ceremony is the Players choice. Like collecting cards these small variations make it more fun.
And a post from ALR always adds fun and information to a topic..
J

[gonefishin]

Albert hit another last night to tie the game in the 6th - crazy what he is doing and doing it with class and humility.

2 away from 700 - it's coming soon!

The really crazy recognition will come after 699 - as it should.

[gonefishin]

703 for Albert! Passed Babe Ruth on the all time RBI list - yes - it is true!

[ALR-bishop]

For perspective Pujols also beat out Ruth in at bats by 3000 +.

If he had stayed a Cardinal ( am sort of glad he did not because Cards got back into the Series twice and the playoffs several times without his huge contract. while the Angels sucked), the debate about he or Musial being the greatest Cardinal would have been interesting

In any event very happy for him and St Louis fans that he had such a career end resurgence. A little like Musial final season in 1963

[Peter_Spaeth]

WAR
Musial 128.6
Pujols 101.5

[ALR-bishop]

You convinced me Peter, but if he had stayed a Cardinal and numbers were the same, 3d in home runs and 2nd in RBIs is hard to ignore, no matter how many ABs it took

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

You convinced me Peter, but if he had stayed a Cardinal and numbers were the same, 3d in home runs and 2nd in RBIs is hard to ignore, no matter how many ABs it took

He benefited tremendously RBI wise from hitting behind Mike Trout for a decade. I doubt he would have approached the same total anywhere else.