the dominican Albert Pujolswho won two World Series and three MVP awards with the St. Louis Cardinals between 2001 and 2011, and who is playing his last season in the Big leaguesreceived from the Dominican Sports Foundation in New York, an emotional tribute for his great career in the Big Show diamonds.
Pujols, received from the president of the FDDNY, Daniel -El Quemaito- Reyes, accompanied by the honorable Dominican consul in New York, engineer Eligio Jáquez, and the ex-player of the MLB Willy Otáñez, a luxurious plaque, in an act carried out in the assembly hall of the Marriot Hotel, in Manhattan.
The FDDNY honored the “Legend” on a special day for him, because he was also playing in New York City as a visitor for the last time. The Cardinals were visiting the Mets at Citi Field.
Daniel Reyes He said Pujols is immensely popular in St. Louis, recalling that his last game with the Cardinals was victory over Texas in Game 7 of the 2011 World Series, before leaving for Los Angeles.
Pujols was named the National League MVP three times and was selected to the All-Star Game nine times with the Cardinals, before signing a 10-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels in 2012.
The Angels released him last May and he signed with the Dodgers, hitting 12 homers with 38 RBIs in 85 games.
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Pujols has 3,314 hits; 674 doubles; 2,158 RBIs; 1,881 runs scored and 681 home runs; participating in 2,991 matches.
“This season is super special for Pujols and it is not for less. When you put so much dedication and passion into the game, it’s hard to say goodbye. Honor to whom honor deserves”, said an emotional Daniel Reyes.
