Albert Pujols talks final season, his place in history

There's really only one story in St. Louis sports right now: What has Albert Pujols done tonight for the Cardinals?

Pujols's climb to joining the 700 home run club is the only thing people in town can talk about, and for good reason.

The slugger's return has energized the city and put his name among rare company on the home run leaderboard amongst names like Aaron and Ruth.

"It's a blessing. I really don't put much thought about it. But I also am aware where I'm standing in the history of this game. It's not like I don't care. But for me at the end of the day, it's about getting ready to help this ballclub win, and at the end of my career I think I'm going to have plenty of time to really look back and enjoy the success I had in this game," Pujols told 5 On Your Side's Frank Cusumano.

[dougcarver]

“Winning a championship would be overwhelming”. I think you just spoke for everyone in St. Louis

[markgerard]

We need a World Series. With Albert retiring with another ring in this final year. Go Cards.

[JM-rflv]

The ultimate professional who has been able to stay totally focused.

[jessicabailey]

Focused always. Nothing new. He's always been this way. Love my #5.

[ferraridan]

I hope he does not retire. He has a solid 3 to 5 years left as a DH.

[iamthepapi]

I can definitely see the Cardinals getting into the World series here in 2022.

This team is insane.

[Galactis]

The guy could play maybe 1 more season I think. That'd be sweet.

[jrr]

I hope he makes it. I saw Aaron hit his 700th. I'd like to see Albert become the 3rd player to hit 700.

[lilforgiato]

Yeah thanks to Gods Grace, ✝️✝️✝️🙏❤️😘🔥🙏❤️🆙🗣🎉🎉🗣🆙🎈💝😎 Miracles, and Blessings he will and is Blessed and doing Great all Thanks to The Holy Spirit Amen

[cstbrent]

At the end of the day, he da Maaang!!

[roberthaizlip]

Just imagine what his numbers would be had he not wasted away for 10 yrs in LA. He'd be over 800 HR by now and be the only man for the rest of time alone in the 800 club... Too bad they just don't have the pitching to make it in the playoffs this year.

[markmcarthy]

At the end of the day
It’s the end of the day
Enjoy it

[MrFishingca]

Albert is the real Homerun King (Clean King) Bonds the drug addict owes 300 homeruns clean, It will never happen.

[juanbueno]

Stop talking Like you dont care about 700 homeruns