Albert Pujols

by Mark J. Terrill - AP 22 days ago: FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a single during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on...  

More photos » by Morry Gash - AP 9 days ago: FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols smiling as he looks back at the Cardinals' dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee...  

Santo Domingo.- The United States Sports Academy has nominated Dominican Republic native and St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols for its 2009 Athlete of the Year Award.  

Today, José Alberto Pujols Alcántara, was named the unanimous choice for his third National League Most Valuable Player award. It wouldn't surprise me if he is soon named captain of the St. Louis Cardinals. Pujols has clearly exemplified what it means to be a Cardinal. He is a hard working, honest, good man. It is hard to find a time in Pujols' day when he is not at the ballpark taking swings or donating his time to a local charity. From a...  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It was the third MVP award for the St. Louis Cardinals star, who also won in 2005. He became the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002. Pujols...  

On Tuesday, first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols was voted unanimously the outstanding player in the National League. The Baseball Writers Association of the United States gave him 32 first-place votes, the highest possible, to enable him to collect 448 points. “Wow, I’m in the same place as Stan Musial,” Pujols said. “It’s pretty [...]  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was a unanimous choice in winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award for the second consecutive season and the third time in his career. Pujols was listed first on all 32 ballots submitted by two writers in each league city to score a perfect total of 448 points, based on the tabulation system that rewards 14 points for first place, nine for second, eight for third and on down to...  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols appeared on St. Louis sports station WXOS 101.1 FM on Thursday morning. Pujols was asked to explain comments made during an interview in the Dominican Republic. In the interview, Pujols suggested he was in no hurry to sign a contract extension with the Cardinals. “The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career,” Pujols said. “I love this city. The way...  

Albert Pujols has officially been named the National League’s most valuable player for 2009. This is Mr. Pujols’ third MVP honor, previously being named NL MVP in 2008 and 2005.  Earlier this award season the St. Louis Cardinal first baseman collected his fifth Silver Slugger award and his second Hank Aaron award.  2009 also brought his eighth All-Star selection via the most votes of any player in either league and depending on your definition...  

As you know Albert Pujols won his second consecutive National League's Most Valuable Player Award. He didn't just win it, he won it unanimously. Every single voter had him as their No. 1 pick. Pujols' exploits have been well chronicled. I think he is the best baseball player who is currently playing baseball on Planet Earth. Some would disagree, but that is the prerogative of baseball fans everywhere. While we shower Prince Albert with praise...  

According to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal , St. Louis' Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols will have surgery on Wednesday to remove five bone spurs from his right elbow. Now before every Cardinals fan wants to jump off a bridge because of this news, relax. It’s not that bad. Pujols is expected to be ready for spring training and should make a full recovery. Pujols will have his surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, AL. Is...  

More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols connects for a two-run home run in the in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam) Browse more photos » No surprise there. Here are...  

by Andrew JohnsonFiled under: Cardinals, MLB AwardsAlbert Pujols won his second straight National League MVP Tuesday, a unanimous selection of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Pujols is just the sixth player in National League history to win the award unanimously , and the first since Barry Bonds, who swept the honors in 2002. He is also the 12th player in either league to win the award in consecutive seasons. Bonds was also the...  

It's unanimous, really. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was named National League MVP unanimously on Tuesday. By doing so, he became the sixth unanimous winner of the NL award and took the honor for the third time in five years.  

Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak was already in a poor mood when he got the call. Not even a week removed from a highly disappointing postseason exit and fielding all sorts of questions about the fallout of trading his best prospect for Matt Holliday and getting a LF who confused his glove with his scrotum and his bat with a prop for a photo shoot, he answered.  What he heard on the other end not only would catch him by surprise...it...  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It was the third MVP award for the St. Louis Cardinals star, who also won in 2005. He became the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002. Pujols said he concentrates...  

First base is a power position.  First basemen such as, Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard, Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Teixeira, and many more are among the top home run hitters in the league. The Mets did not have much power last year.  Albert Pujols singlehandily had more home runs than the whole Mets' team.  The Mets' new stadium, Citi Field was brought up by many as the reason why the Mets suffered this huge power outage in the 2009 season.  I don't...  

By Ranjan Bhaduri Dec.04 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Albert Pujols, the renowned baseball player got selected as the National League MVP a few days back. With this he became the first player to touch the record set by Barry Bonds a few years back. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America selected him for the honor by voting. The [...]  

Let put it simple. Albert Pujols was the man this past 2009 season.   Pujols undoubtedly should win his third National League Most Valuable Player award. Probably the only question is if he will be selected unanimously.   Major League Baseball will start announcing next November 16 the selected winners of its major awards.   As in St. Louis, in most Latin America especially in the Dominican Republic, baseball fans will be waiting for the major...  

There are only two more awards to be awarded before the books on the 2009 MLB season can be officially closed – one of which is the National League Most Valuable Player. Last year’s winner, Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals, looks poised to repeat. If he wins, it will be his third NL MVP nod, as he also took home the hardware in 2005 after knocking off Barry Bonds and his four consecutive titles. What makes him the most obvious...  

...if you read between the lines of some of recent comments made by Cardinals President Bill DeWitt, there is a chance. The club believes the window before next season the optimum time to negotiate an extension. Pujols, who currently enjoys a partial no-trade provision in his contract, achieves full no-trade protection when he reaches 10 years’ major-league service time after the 2010 season. So Pujols is standing his ground, as it appears...  

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For the third time in four years, Albert Pujols has won the National League Most Valuable Player, further cementing his eventual Hall of Fame entrance. This time, Pujols was the unanimous winner, receiving all 32 first-place votes. The best part about cheering for Albert Pujols is his rock-solid Christian testimony. He speaks the Gospel of Christ to [...]  

Albert Pujols unanimous choice for NL MVP as Cardinals star wins 2nd straight and 3rd overall Albert Pujols - Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award - Organizations - Cy Young Award - Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award  

NEW YORK.- St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won his third National League Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, becoming the first player since 2004 to capture the honor in consecutive years.  

“With all due respect to Matt, Albert respects Matt and would love to have him as a teammate and hopes he gets his money, but Matt's situation must be seen as independent of Albert's,” said Pujols' lead agent, Dan Lozano, ...  

NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced...  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP yesterday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.  

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their leagues.  

Albert Pujols has been announced as the winner of the 2009 N.L. MVP Award. Pujols was the first place choice on every ballot, and this is his third MVP Award.  Only Barry Bonds has won more MVPs than Pujols. UPDATE -- Full results here.  Jeremy Affeldt, Miguel Tejada, and Yadier Molina are among the odder "others receiving votes" recipients.  

The Wheaties FUEL team congratulates baseball super star Albert Pujols for his second consecutive Most Valuable Player win with a full page print advertisement that will run in the St Louis market on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Pujols fans can see the ad and become Wheaties FUEL cereal fans at www.facebook.com/wheaties ?We?re very proud to have Albert on the Wheaties FUEL team,? said Dan Stangler, marketing manager for Wheaties.  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols’ third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I’m just humbled," Pujols said. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row...  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

And they also can expect Tony La Russa to return The Cardinals were hugely relieved when Albert Pujols (above) needed surgery only to remove bone chips and debris from his right elbow, not Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament. They believe his elbow was a big factor in his going 89 at-bats without a home run to end the season, even though Pujols wouldn't use it as an...  

For the second straight year and the third time in the last five seasons... St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has been named the National League's Most Valuable Player... as voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.from ABC News 4  

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals today was unaminously named the National League’s Most Valuable Player. Pujols received first place votes on all 32 ballots cast. Pujols led the National League in home runs, runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS (obviously), and extra base hits for the Cardinals, who won the [...]  

NL MVP Votes Voting for the National League Most Valuable Player Award, with first-, second- and third-place votes and total points based on a 14-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis: Player 1st 2nd 3rd Total Albert Pujols, St.L 32 - - 448 Hanley Ramirez, Fla. - 15 5 233 Ryan Howard, Philly - 6 8 217 Prince Fielder, Mil. - 5 9 203 Troy Tulowitzki, Colo.  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced Tuesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It is the third MVP award for the St. Louis Cardinals star, who also won in 2005. He becomes the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002.  

Make it a trifecta for St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols. Tuesday he was named the most valuable player in the national league for the 3rd time in his career and the second straight season. He led the majors in homers, runs scored,...  

The Baseball Writers Association of America has selected St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman Albert Pujols as the 2009 National League Cy Young Award winner, according to a press release from Major League Baseball. “This is an incredible honor,” said Pujols, who has not pitched a single inning in his illustrious 10-year professional career. “I am truly humbled.” Pujols hit .327 with 47 home runs, 135 RBI, and a 1.101 OPS in 2009. His 366 career...  

Albert Pujols unanimously voted National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Calm down, Cardinals fans: Albert Pujols wants to stay in St. Louis. 'The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career,' the All-Star first baseman said Thursday.  

Rounding out the awards handed out by the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) for its inaugural 2009 campaign, Catcher Joe Mauer (Minnesota Twins) and first baseman Albert Pujols (St. Louis Cardinals) were overwhelmingly named Most Valuable Player of their respective leagues. The other awards BBA has handed out this year include: Manager of the Year: Mike Scioscia [...]  

For the second straight year and the third time in the last five seasons, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has been named the National League's Most Valuable Player, as voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.  

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Crossing Church, a non-denominational Christian church in Chesterfield, announced the premiere of “Advent Conspiracy: Entering the Story” featuring guest speaker and two-time National League MVP, Albert Pujols. This local event introduces St. Louisans to Advent Conspiracy, an international movement born from the disillusionment of holiday commercialization. Specifically, “Advent Conspiracy: Entering the Story...  

Albert Pujols also won the NL MVP in 2005 and 2008. He was a unanimous selection for this year's honor.  

Pujols matches Musial with third MVP _ but this time it's unanimous Albert Pujols - Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award - Alex Rodriguez - School Time - Kids and Teens  

Tulo finished 5th - good for him. He got a handful of votes as high as 2nd, too. Gonna be nice to watch him and the other youngsters on this team (Gonzalez, Fowler, Jimenez) grow into a team that competes year in and year out.  

NEW YORK (AP) - Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the B  

Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Bonds has seven overall. Pujols, who also won...  

NEW YORK – Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.  

MINNEAPOLIS - The Wheaties FUEL team congratulates baseball super star Albert Pujols for his second consecutive Most Valuable Player win with a full page print advertisement that will run in the St. Louis market on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Pujols fans can see the ad and become Wheaties  

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.Pujols received 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball ...  

Joe Mauer wins the MVP, and Twins fans wonder if he'll stick around past 2010. Likewise, Albert Pujols wins the MVP, and Cardinals fans wonder if he'll stay beyond 2011. A time to celebrate is also a time to speculate. It's a gloomy thought for the respective...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) - For the second straight offseason, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.The St. Louis Cardinals said Tuesday in a brief news release that the two-time NL MVP will undergo a debridement procedure - which...  

More photos » by Nam Y Huh - AP Mike Fontenot after a forceout of Albert Pujols in April at Wrigley Field. Browse more photos » No surprises here, at least not for me. I expected Albert Pujols to be the unanimous MVP among SBN voters, and he was. The AL winner is the guy I would...  

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow with doctors removing bone chips and trimming bone spurs. Dr. James Andrews performed the operation Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. He said Pujols would not require ligament reconstruction.  

NEW YORK - Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols, who also won in 2005, received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He became the first unanimous MVP since Bonds in 2002.  

In the least unexpected news of all time, the Baseball Writers Association of America has voted unanimously to award Albert Pujols the NL MVP for the second year in a row, and the third time in his career: Pujols received all 32 first-place votes, good for 448 ballot points. Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez garnered 15 second-place votes and 233 points. First baseman Ryan Howard of the Phillies was a close third with 217 points. He was...  

For the second straight offseason, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The St. Louis Cardinals say in a brief news release Tuesday that the two-time NL MVP will undergo a debridement procedure — which could be used to shave bone spurs — on Wednesday morning.  

Why Don’t Count Benigno Wins Anymore? If baseball actually was the absolute science that some haughty new-age hardball intelligentsia believe it is, then surely someone would have already created another Albert Pujols by now. For even baseball’s new brigade of pseudo-intellectual sabermetricians seem to understand that there are no highfalutin’ formulas that would deny the painfully obvious truth that the Cardinals slugger has become a near...  

OK, I have this idea based on Albert Pujols winning his third MVP in five years... it starts with this: I think Pujols at age 29 is a Hall of Famer right now. To me, it's done. True, you have to play 10 years in the big leagues to be eligible for the Hall, and Pujols has only played nine, so technically he is not yet eligible. But my point is not that old "he retires tomorrow" argument. No, my point is that in my eyes that no matter what he...  

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St Louis Cardinals were named winners of MLB's Hank Aaron Award as most outstanding offensive performers in the American and National League, respectively.  

When baseball gathered in St. Louis for the All-Star Game last July, the spectacle to honor the best players in the game evolved, appropriately, into a love-in for just one man. Albert Pujols -- the homer-hitting hero of the Gateway City who would later admit that he had to keep from getting emotional at the tsunami of affection that washed over him every time his name was announced -- was the biggest attraction all week, more than the game...  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols will undergo surgery on Wednesday to have five bone spurs removed from his right elbow, according to major-league sources. The surgery will be performed by Cardinals team physician George Paletta and Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. Pujols is expected to be fully recovered by the start of spring training. ...they hope.  

This post comes from the group Celebrity Sightings from member TresAnnie. When my cousin Brian got married this past June, he and his fiance Leah decided they would invite a few "dream" guests. They sent invitations to Barack Obama, Albert Pujols (go Cardinals!), and, of course, the most-dreamy of them all Robert Pattinson. Not surprisingly, none of these guests could attend. Albert Pujols ignored the invitation. The White House sent a sweet...  

Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has won more. The St. Louis first baseman won unanimously yesterday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001 to 2004.  

Albert Pujols, the league's best hitter, is returning. So are Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright, two of the league's top three starting pitchers. Dave Duncan, pitching coach/faithful lieutenant whose issues with the front office apparently were ironed out,...  

Albert Pujols, the league's best hitter, is returning. So are Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright, two of the league's top three starting pitchers. Dave Duncan, pitching coach/faithful lieutenant whose issues with the front office apparently were ironed out,...  

Albert Pujols is a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball. Pujols was selected as the National League Rookie of the Year in 2001 after hitting .329 with 37 home runs and 130 RBIs. He was named NL Most Valuable Player in ...  

AFPFan favourites Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols win the Hank Aaron AwardThe Canadian PressThe New York Yankees shortstop and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their ...Jeter takes home 2009 Aaron AwardMLB.comJeter, Pujols win 2009 Hank Aaron AwardSeattle Post IntelligencerJeter, Pujols win Aaron AwardAFPall 44 news articles »  

Albert Pujols laid stake to his place in MLB history with his 3rd MVP award, which was decided unanimously by 32 old white men a month ago. In case you missed my thought on El Hombre, I’ve provided a handy link: LINK HERE Bernie Miklasz noted in his Post-Dispatch “5 Minute” blog that no matter what Albert does [...]  

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols were named Sunday as 2009 winners of Major League Baseball’s Hank Aaron Award for outstanding offense. Internet fans cast more than 1.6 million votes with Jeter winning the American League award for the second time after taking it in 1996 and Pujols capturing the National League honor for the second time after a 2003 victory.  

Albert Pujols wants to stay in St. Louis. “The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career,’’ Pujols told St. Louis radio station WXOS-FM yesterday. Pujols, who has one year left on his contract plus an option year, raised some eyebrows with his comments during an interview with a Dominican ...  

Baseball is often thought of as a large extended family by those who are involved in it. So when Albert Pujols found out there was a part of that family in need, he didn’t hesitate to act. This Saturday is the Mike Coolbaugh Memorial Tournament. For those who don’t remember the story, Coolbaugh is the former player and coach who was killed by a foul ball while coaching first base in 2007. The annual event raises funds for Coolbaugh’s family...  

For the second straight offseason, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The Cardinals said Tuesday in a news release that the two-time NL MVP will undergo a debridement procedure - which could be used to shave bone spurs - this...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, with doctors removing bone chips and trimming bone spurs. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for next season.  

ST. LOUIS – Albert Pujols finished the 2009 season in much the same way as his previous eight seasons: as the major leagues’ most productive, most consistent player. The Cardinals’ first baseman ended up with 47 home runs, 135 RBIs and a .327 average, extending the conversation regarding a possible Triple Crown run into September. Pujols won the home run title, remarkably only the second time in his career that he has led the National League...  

No surprises here. 1B: Albert Pujols Pujols has been a full-time 1B since 2004, and has produced at an unprecedented rate.  Before the age of 30, he has already established himself as one of the greatest first basemen in history. We’ll move right on to 2B.  

Whenever performance-enhancing drugs rear their head, you often see the phrase "innocent until proven guilty" thrown around the discussion. It's a fine idea and one that deserves respect, but there's a significant snag to borrowing legal phrases for generic debate—it sounds very authoritative and conclusive, but the reality is much messier. There are very few universals in law. Like many legal rules, the aforementioned presumption of innocence...  

TSN.caMore arthroscopic elbow surgery for Albert PujolsThe Associated PressLOUIS — For the second straight offseason, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The St. Louis Cardinals said Tuesday in a ...Pujols to undergo right elbow surgeryMLB.comCardinals 1B Albert Pujols to have elbow surgerySportingNews.comCards' slugger Pujols to undergo elbow surgeryAFPRotowire -The Cardinal Nation (subscription) -NewsOK.comall...  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in the balloting.  

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won fou  

Last week here at Daily RFT we took a look at a recent interview St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols gave to a Dominican radio station and, more precisely, explained that Pujols' comments we...  

Joe Mauer won his first career American League MVP in an almost unanimous decision today.  Albert Pujols—barring some sort of disgusting error by the BBWAA—will win his second consecutive National League MVP trophy early tomorrow afternoon.  Both players are phenomenal talents that played at the highest level throughout the season and were clearly the most valuable player in their respective league.  Just take a look at the raw numbers for...  

ST. LOUIS — When the Baseball Writers Association of America announced that St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won the National League Most Valuable Player Award on Tuesday, it wasn't a surprise. It was the second consecutive MVP honor for ...  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP yesterday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all...  

The eBay advertisement states that the ornament is of Pujols "fielding" a play at first base. But c'mon, what's it look like he's doing? ​P.S. A tip of the toilet seat to First Cuts. ...  

Joe Mauer enjoyed his day of glory yesterday, and today, it'll be Albert Pujols' turn . Which makes it the perfect time to discuss the bigger picture of Major League Baseball's financial state. Very simply, and I don't consider this gross ...  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001 to 2004.  

St. Louis Post-DispatchAbout The Real McCoyDayton Daily NewsSign up By Hal McCoy | Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 02:58 PM FORMER CINCINNATI Reds manager Jerry Narron once referred to Albert Pujols simply as Albert the ...Pujols adds to NL Central awards totalExaminer.comIs Albert Pujols the Best Cardinal Player Ever, Including Stan Musial?Bleacher ReportAlbert Pujols unanimous NL MVP pickAtlanta Journal ConstitutionKentucky.comall 1,135 news...  

Art, science meet in Albert PujolsBoston HeraldLOUIS — If baseball actually was the absolute science that some haughty new-age hardball intelligentsia believe it is, then surely someone would have ...and more »  

OverTheLimit.info (blog)Pujols is headed to the Hall, along with these nine players under 30SI.comAP OK, I have this idea based on Albert Pujols winning his third MVP in five years... it starts with this: I think Pujols at age 29 is a Hall of Famer right ...Albert Pujols is unanimous winner of NL MVP awardLos Angeles TimesBASEBALL NOTES Unanimous pick for MVP: PujolsSan Francisco ChronicleAlbert Pujols unanimous NL MVP pickThe Associated...  

For the second straight off-season, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The St. Louis Cardinals say in a brief news release that the two-time NL MVP will undergo a debridement procedure.  

Column: Pujols continues as poster child for baseball's most consistent ...Bluefield Daily TelegraphAlbert Pujols went where Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainright could not for the St. Louis Cardinals. Pujols' third Most Valuable Player Award ...MVP voting: 4 other Cards listed; H. Ramirez is runner-upSt. Louis Post-DispatchAlbert Pujols Unanimously Wins NL MVPBleacher ReportFielder a Prince in King Albert's courtMLB.comThe Associated Press...  

CBC.caPanda seventh in MVP votingSan Francisco ChronicleHe finished behind unanimous winner Albert Pujols, Hanley Ramirez, Ryan Howard, Prince Fielder, Troy Tulowitzki, and Andre Ethier. ...Albert Pujols is unanimous winner of NL MVP awardLos Angeles TimesNow up to fans to hand out more hardwareMLB.comPujols nabs second straight NL MVP AwardSeattle Post IntelligencerBlue Springs Examiner -St. Louis Post-Dispatch -New York Timesall 783 news...  

NEW YORK - Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too. Stan the Man never won any of his three MVP awards unanimously.  

St. Louis Post-DispatchFlorida Marlins: No shame in runner-up MVP finish for Hanley RamirezSun-Sentinel.comConsidering no one was going to top Albert Pujols this season for National League MVP honors, finishing second isn't all that bad. Ramirez was the runner-up ...Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez runner-up to Pujols for MVPMiamiHerald.comPujols wins MVP; Ethier, Kemp in top 10Los Angeles TimesPujols unanimous choice en route to third NL...  

Santo Domingo.– The Cardinals have made signing superstar first baseman Albert Pujols to a long-term extension an offseason priority. So St. Louis GM John Mozeliak admits he was surprised to hear that  

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Albert Pujols won his third National League (NL) Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, having led the St Louis Cardinals to the Central Division title.  

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig announced Sunday that Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals are the winners of the 2009 Hank Aaron Award, as voted on by the fans.  

St Louis, MO (AHN) - After comments during a recent radio interview in the Dominican Republic, Albert Pujols dispelled speculation Thursday, indicating he wants to stay with the St. Louis Cardinals. Pujols, who raised speculations on his future with ...  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. It was the third MVP award for the St.  

Joe Mauer and Albert Pujols each won the Most Valuable Player in their respective leagues.Mauer earned American League honors with a near unanimous vote. Mauer started the year on the disabled list, but that didn't prevent him from receiving 27 of the 28 votes, totaling 387 points.Mauer, 26, led the majors with a .365 batting average. He had a .444 on-base percentage, .587 slugging percentage,  

Near the end of 2006, a tempest boiled over in the local sports teapot when Albert Pujols, in an interview with reporters in his native Dominican Republic, opined that maybe he, and not Ryan How...  

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Albert Pujols won his third National League (NL) Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, having led the St Louis Cardinals to the Central Division title.  

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in...  

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow yesterday, with doctors removing bone chips and trimming bone spurs. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for next season. Dr. James ...  

TOP HONORS -- Derek Jeter is stockpiling awards named after Hall of Famers. The New York Yankees shortstop and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the  

Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said.  

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Slugger Albert Pujols says the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in extending his contract during the winter. Pujols told a Dominican radio station on Wednesday that he is in no rush to make a decision. He still ...  

For the second straight offseason, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The St. Louis Cardinals said Tuesday in a brief news release that the two-time NL MVP will undergo a debridement procedure -- which could be used to shave bone spurs -- on Wednesday morning in Birmingham, Ala., at a medical facility under the direction of Dr.  

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, with doctors removing bone chips and trimming bone spurs. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for next season. Dr. James ...  

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first  

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow so doctors can remove bone chips and trim bone spurs.  

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Albert Pujols Named NL MVP It was, as it should have been, unanimous. Derrek Lee finished ninth (and got one second-place vote).  

ST. LOUIS -- Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too.  

ST. LOUIS -- Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better, too.  

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Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League Most Valuable Player yesterday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won his third National League Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, becoming the first player since 2004 to capture  

Albert Pujols matched Stan Musial and did him one better... toofrom ABC 33/40 News  

Calm down, Cardinal fans: Albert Pujols wants to stay in St. Louis. "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career," Pujols told WXOS-FM on Thursday. "I love this city. The way that this city has embraced me and my family." Pujols, who has one year left on his contract plus an option year, raised some eyebrows with his comments during an...  

The St. Louis Cardinals say in a brief news release that the two-time NL MVP will undergo a debridement procedure - which could be used to shave bone spurs - on Thursday morning in Birmingham, Ala., at a medical facility under the direction of Dr.  

“The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career,” Albert Pujols told WXOS-FM on Thursday. “I love this city. The way that this city has embraced me and my family.”  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award  

... National League MVP award , sweeping the first-place votes of 32 writers around the NL cities. The Baseball Writers' Association of America ... Pujols becomes the 10th player in the eight decades of the award to win three. Only Barry Bonds, who ...  

Albert Pujols favored to win National League MVP  

Albert Pujols favored to win National League MVP  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award.  

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - The St. Louis Cardinals confirmed Tuesday that first baseman Albert Pujols will undergo an arthroscopic debridement of his right elbow on Wednesday morning.  

Albert Pujols wins his third MVP. Catching Barry Bonds (seven) is possible, but Pujols is more interested in what Derek Jeter has: five World Series rings. It might not be easy in St. Louis, Danny Knobler says.  

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow so doctors can remove bone chips and trim bone spurs.  

NEW YORK, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols was unanimously voted his third National League Most Valuable Player Award in five seasons, it was announced Tuesday.  

All agreed. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was named National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the sixth unanimous winner of ...  

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NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP yesterday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of bone spurs in his right elbow Wednesday morning.  

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.read more  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Pujols led the majors in home runs, runs, slugging percentage and intentional walks  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols will undergo surgery on Wednesday to have five bone spurs removed from his right elbow, according to major-league sources.  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and catcher Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins were named the top players by the Major League Baseball Players Association.  

Albert Pujols said in a radio interview that he wants to play for the St. Louis Cardinals for the rest of his career, clearing up remarks from he made earlier this month.  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols said in a radio interview that he wants to play for the Cardinals for the rest of his career, clearing up remarks from he made earlier this month.  

Calm down, Cardinals fans: Albert Pujols wants to stay in St. Louis. 'The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career,' the All-Star first baseman said Thursday.  

Cardinals star Albert Pujols and Yankees infielder Mark Teixeira were among those chosen Thursday to receive Silver Slugger awards.  

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of bone spurs in his right elbow Wednesday morning..from ABC 33/40 News  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

The players' choice: Albert Pujols again is No. 1 among major leaguers. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman...  

Albert Pujols said in a radio interview that he wants to play for the St. Louis Cardinals for the rest of his career, clarifying remarks he made earlier this month.  

Albert Pujols opens new adult Down syndrome center at St. Luke's Hospital  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

NEW YORK — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III acknowledged Thursday that the Cardinals will go beyond their "comfort level" in locking up Albert Pujols.  

NEW YORK - Albert Pujols' third National League Most Valuable Player award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said.  

Albert Pujols, Most Valuable Person Great story about a great player  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

November 4, 2009 -- HASH(0x2a966b6a50) ST. LOUIS -- The Crossing Church, a non-denominational Christian church in Chesterfield, announced the...  

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, with doctors removing bone chips and trimming bone spurs.  

Going green: Young talent cuts costs, builds continuityUSA Today"Nobody had heard of Albert Pujols when he came down (to the Arizona Fall League in 2001) and demolished this league," Stewart says. "(Tony) La Russa saw ...  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols will undergo surgery on Wednesday to have five bone spurs removed from his right elbow, the team confirmed.  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols was the unanimous choice for NL MVP. Phillies 1B Ryan Howard finished third. Hanley Ramirez was the runner-up. Chase Utley finished eighth.  

New York » Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said.  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League M.V.P. on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.  

Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Hank Aaron Award in fan voting for the best offensive players in their leagues.  

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Major League Baseball players have chosen St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols as Player of the Year in 2009.  

Cardinal player Albert Pujols to discuss charitable giving at November 11 "Advent Conspiracy" event at The Crossing Church  

The Baseball Writers' Association of America will hand out its final postseason award on Tuesday, as the National League's Most Valuable Player will be announced.  

Bone chips removed from Albert Pujols' elbow  

Bone chips removed from Albert Pujols' elbow  

St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols became the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four consecutive from 2001-04.  

Albert Pujols’ third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more.“I’m just humbled,” Pujols said.  

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols had surgery Wednesday on bone spurs and bone chips in his right elbow, the Cardinals said.  

Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said.  

Cardinals star Albert Pujols to have arthroscopic elbow surgery for second straight offseason  

Albert Pujols will have bone spurs removed from his elbow on Wednesday.  

St. Louis Cardinals star Albert Pujols underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, with doctors removing bone ...  

ST. LOUIS - For the second straight offseason, Albert Pujols will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow.  

Santo Domingo.– "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal  

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was honored as the Player of the Year in voting among his major league peers.  

St. Louis Cardinals slugger becomes the first unanimous choice since Barry Bonds in 2002.  

Albert Pujols' is the NL MVP for the third time. This particular season may be his finest of the three, Jon Paul Morosi says.  

NEW YORK -- Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more.  

Albert Pujols' second consecutive MVP sparks an interesting debate in St. Louis.