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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
Pujols is probably the best example of how there can be a conflict between metrics and counting stats. Consider 2016 -- 31 HR, 119 RBI, WAR 1.5 Better yet, 2017 -- 23 HR, 101 RBI, WAR..... wait for it..... NEGATIVE 2.0.
I think with 700 HR and very little steroid noise Pujols' legacy will be very favorable despite his AL years being crummy by the metrics.
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Agree. But not above Wagner, Cobb, Walter, etc.