Albert Pujols, NL MVP

Frazod · 11-15-2005, 02:46 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2224756

Each of the past four seasons, Albert Pujols has taken a backseat to Barry Bonds in the NL MVP voting. Not this year.

Albert Pujols was named NL MVP for the first time in his brilliant young career Tuesday, beating out the Braves' Andruw Jones and the Cubs' Derrek Lee for the award.

The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman received 18 first-place votes and 14 seconds for 378 points in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Jones, the Atlanta Braves center fielder, got 13 first-place votes, 17 seconds and two thirds for 351 points.

The 25-year-old Pujols ranked in the top three in the NL in homers (41), RBI (117) and batting average (.330) and led the majors in runs (129) for the third season in a row.

The Cardinals had to deal with injuries to third baseman Scott Rolen and corner outfielders Larry Walker and Reggie Sanders, but still got the usual dominant play from their slugging first baseman to finish with the majors' best record.

Pujols has finished in the top four in MVP voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America in each of the last four campaigns, when the award went to Bonds.

Bonds is not a candidate for his fifth straight award after missing virtually the entire season with a knee injury.

**Dunit35** · 11-15-2005, 02:48 PM

good for him

ChiefsFanatic · 11-15-2005, 02:50 PM

About time.

Miles · 11-15-2005, 02:50 PM

Very nice. I was really thinking that Andruw Jones was going to get it.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-15-2005, 02:50 PM

He's no Mark Teahen... but it's nice to throw the Cards a couple of bones after the latest world-class choke job.

**Dunit35** · 11-15-2005, 02:53 PM

I dont care who wins it as long as Barry Bonds doesnt win it.

Chief Henry · 11-15-2005, 02:57 PM

I"m glad I've got two of his rookie cards. Each graded a gem 10

Lurch · 11-15-2005, 02:59 PM

Congrats. I'd bet he would trade it for World Series rings though.

DanT · 11-15-2005, 03:00 PM

What a great player he is. I hope he gets to play 20 more years, at least.

KChiefs1 · 11-15-2005, 03:01 PM

too bad he doesn't have enough talent on that team to win a World Series. If it wasn't for their lousy pitching er I guess they did have the Cy Young winner didn't they?

So the Cards have the Cy Young winner & MVP on their team & can't win the World Series?

LaRussa will probably win the Manager of the Year too...who could you blame then?

**BigRedChief** · 11-15-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beer me

He's no Mark Teahen... but it's nice to throw the Cards a couple of bones after the latest world-class choke job.

Hater

He didn't choke. His post season #'s are better than his regular season #'s.

He plays hard. Practices hard. Continues to improve his skills. Well deserved honor.

StcChief · 11-15-2005, 03:03 PM

Albert Pujols on his way to HOF, another record in his first 5 years.

Deserves it too. figured the media would bone him, after Carpenter NL CyYoung.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-15-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Hater

He didn't choke. His post season #'s are better than his regular season #'s.

He plays hard. Practices hard. Continues to improve his skills. Well deserved honor.

I didn't say Pujols choked... but the rest of the team did.

**BigRedChief** · 11-15-2005, 03:07 PM

As an admiited homer on the subject but I still have a question for the fans of other teams that saw the ball Pujols hit off of Lidge.....

Have you seen a ball get crushed like that before? Who ? Where? When?

Dr. Johnny Fever · 11-15-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

As an admiited homer on the subject but I still have a question for the fans of other teams that saw the ball Pujols hit off of Lidge.....

Have you seen a ball get crushed like that before? Who ? Where? When?

Buddy Biancalana

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KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	too bad he doesn't have enough talent on that team to win a World Series. If it wasn't for their lousy pitching er I guess they did have the Cy Young winner didn't they? So the Cards have the Cy Young winner & MVP on their team & can't win the World Series? LaRussa will probably win the Manager of the Year too...who could you blame then? __________________
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