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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hit three home runs, had five hits and six RBI in Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols slugged four home runs in a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs, including game-winning blasts Saturday and Sunday. (Associated Press)

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Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols, a three-time National League MVP, didn't get a contract extension before he reported to spring training.

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, stretches but is unable to make the play in time as St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is safe at first during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo)

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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols speaks to the media after arriving in camp for spring training baseball Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, in Jupiter, Fla. The deadline for Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals to reach a new contract agreement passed Wednesday with no new deal, making it likely the three-time MVP will test the free-agent market after the season. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2010 file photo, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols looks up toward the scoreboard as he stands in the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in St. Louis. St. Louis manager Tony La Russa is reiterating that he believes three-time NL MVP Pujols is being pressured by the players' union during contract negotiations. With a noon Eastern deadline for a new deal looming, Pujols was not at camp with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

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FILE - In this combo of 2010 file photos, the 2010 National League Gold Glove winners are shown. They are, top row from left, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo, Houston Astros outfielder Michael Bourn, Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, and Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips; bottom row from left, Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, Reds third baseman Scott Rolen, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino. (AP Photo/File)

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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols follows through on an RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols grounds out during the third inning of the Cardinals' 7-3 road win Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Pujols homered twice in the win. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits an RBI sacrifice fly to score teammate Jon Jay during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Albert Pujols, foreground, hugs his manager Tony La Russa as he wears his medal at the Glenn Beck "Restoring Honor" rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols watches his 400th home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) watches his home run against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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ASSOCIATED PRESS St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is congratulated by third base coach Jose Oquendo as he runs the bases after hitting his 400th home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.