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A Restaurant by Any Other Name Is Just as Generic

Found February 10, 2012 on JoeSportsFan: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Albert Pujols
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels

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Albert Pujols wants his name back, damn it. Undoubtedly so he can slap it on some godforsaken Bennigan’s in Orange County.  This was the focus of many a national media headline this week, as the Pujols 5 Westport Grill – is no more. Please, control your sobbing. Another all-time great Cardinal superstar will come along. [...]
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