Albert Pujols returns to St. Louis for one last season with the Cardinals
When Albert Pujols left the Cardinals in 2011, it was right after the team won the World Series. There was some hurt then, but time seems to have healed those wounds as he makes a return to St. Louis.
After more than 10 years away, Albert Pujols is back in St. Louis in his No. 5 uniform. He made his 22nd opening day start as the Cardinals took on the Pirates. The Cardinals won 9-0.
His return to the Cardinals was announced just as spring training in Florida was ending. He comes back as a designated hitter — a position new to the National League this year.
The homecoming made for an especially joyous
