“The players' testimony was incredibly difficult for our organization to hear, and it is a reminder that too often drug use and addiction are hidden away,” Angels president John Carpino said in a statement released by the team after the verdict.
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“He’s had a ton of historic milestones here as an Angel over the last 10 seasons, many that our fans really cherish,” said Carpino, who hopes the franchise will be able to honor Pujols with a more appropriate farewell in the future.
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