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...  

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...  

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...  

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...  

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 [...]  

...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...  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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...  

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...