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Is Joe Mauer the Best Player in Major League Baseball?

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:52:52 +0000

I recently took a written beating for saying that I thought Joe Mauer was helped greatly by being a catcher, in his recent naming as the American League's Most Valuable Player for 2009. With that being said, is Mauer not only the best catcher in the game, is he also the best player in MLB? Let's not throw pitchers in this mix, I would like to be able to compare "apples with apples." First order of business, let's look at what competition he actually has, at least in my opinion. Forget steroid talk, age of the player, futuristic possibilities, etc. These will appear in no particular order in the following list: 1) Albert Pujols 2) Miguel Cabrera 3) Alex Rodriguez 4) Mark Teixeira 5) Hanley Ramirez 6) Ryan Howard 7) Ichiro Suzuki 8) Chase Utley These are the only contenders in my view. If you disagree, you are cordially invited to toss someone else in the mix. These statistics reflect averages for 162 games: PLAYER R H HR RBI ...

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Joe Posnanski: Pujols is headed to the Hall, along with these nine players under 30

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:30:12 +0000

Though not even 30, Albert Pujols appears a lock for Cooperstown. But the Cardinals slugger isn't the only young player on a fast track to the Hall, writes SI.com's Joe Posnanski.

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Is Albert Pujols the Best Cardinal Player Ever, Including Musial?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:53:14 +0000

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 that he is absolutely deserving of, I would like to ask a question. Is he the best player to ever play for the St. Louis Cardinals? All you must do is look out front of Busch Stadium to see the statue of the "Face of the Franchise", Stan "The Man" Musial, to see his only competitor for that particular honor. You need look no further. Stan Musial was one of the greatest players to ever play the game of baseball. He played 22 years, all with the Cards, from 1941 until 1963. is a three-time winner of the MVP award—as is Pujols, was on 24 All-Star teams ...

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Albert Pujols unanimous NL MVP pick

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:57:20 +0000

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

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Albert Pujols unanimous NL MVP pick

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:01:35 +0000

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

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BASEBALL NOTES / Unanimous pick for MVP: Pujols

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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...

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Albert Pujols is unanimous winner of NL MVP award

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

The first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals wins the award for the second year in a row and for the third time in his career. > The first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals wins the award for the second year in a row and for the third time in his career.

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Pujols repeats as MVP

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:49:29 +0000

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 yesterday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04...

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:52:07 +0000

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 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.

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Albert Pujols hits MVP jackpot

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:03:05 +0000

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...

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Will MVPs Mauer, Pujols stay put?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:31:11 +0000

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...

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Pujols' third MVP season could be his finest

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:14:03 +0000

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Baseball | Unanimous pick Albert Pujols repeats as NL MVP

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:07:26 +0000

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

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:09:42 +0000

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Ted Keith: Pujols in a class by himself

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:06:39 +0000

Even a unanimous MVP win fails to encapsulate how great Albert Pujols was this year. In fact, it's no longer worthwhile to compare Pujols to anyone in today's game, writes Ted Keith.

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:53:38 +0000

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.

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Pujols, a Unanimous Choice, Joins Select Company With Third M.V.P.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:22 +0000

The Cardinals slugging first baseman won his his third National League M.V.P. award, collecting all 32 first-place votes.

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Pujols' third MVP season could be his finest

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:03:21 +0000

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

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Pujols wants 15 more years with Cards

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +0000

Cardinals fans rejoiced when Albert Pujols was named the winner of his third Most Valuable Player Award on Tuesday. But the news they got about 2 1/2 hours later might have been even better.

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Howard takes third in NL MVP voting

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +0000

Ryan Howard finished third in the National League's Most Valuable Player voting behind Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols and Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez. Pujols won unanimously with 32 first-place votes and 448 points.

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Pujols unanimous choice en route to third NL MVP Award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:45:43 +0000

All agreed. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols was named National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the sixth unanimous winner of the NL award and capturing the honor for the third time in five years.

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Cards' Pujols named NL MVP

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:35:00 +0000

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 Baseball Writers' Association of America.

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:21:52 +0000

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...

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Pujols Wins 2nd Straight N.L. M.V.P. Award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:10:22 +0000

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.

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:48:42 +0000

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.

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Pujols unanimous as NL MVP

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:43:47 +0000

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:30:08 +0000

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.

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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:58 +0000

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.

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Pujols wins 3rd NL MVP Award in unanimous vote

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:09:12 +0000

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.

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Pujols wins NL MVP

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:06:22 +0000

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Pujols wins third NL MVP award

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:06:11 +0000

Albert Pujols further solidified his place among MLB's all-time greats, running away with his third NL MVP award.

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Second to one: Hanley runner-up to Pujols

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:06:00 +0000

In any other year, Hanley Ramirez would have been considered most valuable, but the All-Star shortstop placed second to the Cards' Albert Pujols in the NL MVP vote Tuesday.

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Albert Pujols of St. Louis Cardinals is unanimous National League MVP

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:05:17 +0000

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.

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Cardinals' Pujols wins third NL MVP Award, unanimous choice

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:04:34 +0000

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

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Pujols wins 2nd straight MVP in unanimous vote

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:03:11 +0000

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.

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NL MVP ballot

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:01 +0000

It seemed a foregone conclusion that Albert Pujols would claim the NL MVP award, but filling out a ballot can be challenging. Unllike Cy Young or Rookie of the Year, which have three slots, MVP ballots have 10. This year, I received one of 32 ballots for the NL MVP award. Here's how mine looked: 1. Albert Pujols , Cardinals 2. Hanley Ramirez , Marlins 3. Troy Tulowitzki , Rockies 4. Prince Fielder , Brewers 5. Ryan Howard , Phillies 6. Pablo Sandoval , Giants 7. Shane Victorino , Phillies 8. Derrek Lee , Cubs 9. Andre Ethier , Dodgers 10. Mark Reynolds , Diamondbacks Pujols, who claimed his third MVP award, was a unanimous selection. The last time I had an NL MVP vote was 2007, when Jimmy Rollins edged Tulowitzki. I voted for Rollins No. 1 after he backed up his "team to beat" prognostication.

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Fielder places fourth in NL MVP race

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:52:00 +0000

As Albert Pujols became the sixth unanimous winner of the MVP Award in National League history on Tuesday, Brewers slugger Prince Fielder finished fourth with 203 total points.

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Lee finishes ninth in NL MVP vote

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +0000

Derrek Lee had an MVP season with the Cubs, but it wasn't nearly enough to bump St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols from top honors in the National League.

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Third time is charming for MVP Pujols

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Long since established as one of baseball's great players, Albert Pujols emerged as the game's dominant figure in 2009. On Tuesday, the Baseball Writers' Association of America once again recognized him as such, naming him the National League Most Valuable Player.

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BASEBALL NOTES / Unanimous pick for MVP: Pujols

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Pujols poised to take his place with legends

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:29:00 +0000

A scant nine seasons into his Major League life, Albert Pujols is already squarely in the conversation for the Hall of Fame and beyond.

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Pujols eyeing more than NL MVP

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:47:00 +0000

In one year, Albert Pujols will have played long enough to be eventually considered for baseball's Hall of Fame. On Tuesday, he may go a long way toward punching his ticket for induction.

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Dodgers have pair of NL MVP hopefuls

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Albert Pujols is considered the overwhelming favorite to win the National League MVP Award this year, but the Dodgers can't complain about their pair of long-shot candidates for the honor, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier.

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Fielder a Prince in King Albert's court

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:46:00 +0000

Even Brewers slugger Prince Fielder expects Albert Pujols of the Cardinals to win his second straight National League MVP award when results are announced Tuesday afternoon.

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Fielder, Hanley chasing Pujols for MVP

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The whole world is expecting Albert Pujols to be named the National League's MVP for the second consecutive year on Tuesday. Including his closest competitors.

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