Damn.
Albert went top tank and touched track again in Minute Maid Park again last night. It wasn’t the most important play of the game, and some might even argue inconsequential. But once again…
Damn.
Albert’s batting average is still lying south of .280 for the season, but his power numbers are rocketing towards the top of the (albeit weak) NL. Somehow this dude basically gave the rest of baseball a 2 month head-start and is looking to hunt them down before the All-Star break. A truly remarkable accomplishment in a career full of astonishment.
I’m guilty as the next guy of comparing Albert to Albert and expecting a constant topping of himself before he’s owed any amount of praise. But that’s incredibly unfair and short-sided. We’re in the midst of an 11 year run that we’re all going to be talking about until we’re dead. I may be more interested in the Bachelorette than a healthy, straight man should be- but once it’s over… it’s over.
This run, though. This decade plus of greatness is kind of a part of me now. A big piece, actually. And when I look back from old age on my 20’s and 30’s, Albert Pujols might just be the most defining characteristic that I have no control over whatsoever. If you’re like me and watch the Cardinals on a regular basis, then you’re on the same page.
Damn.
Look at what this stupid home run has done to me. Turned me into a insufferable sap.
I love big home runs.
(image via Ted’s Take)
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