St. Louis Cardinals' Brian Barden, left, gets a high-five from teammate Albert Pujols (5), of the Dominican Republic, after Barden's home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks' in the eighth inning in a MLB baseball game Monday, April 13, 2009, in Phoenix. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

St. Louis Cardinals' Brian Barden, left, gets a high-five from teammate Albert Pujols (5), of the Dominican Republic, after Barden's home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks' in the eighth inning in a MLB baseball game Monday, April 13, 2009, in Phoenix. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1.

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  3. ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 3: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals scores a run against Mike Rivera #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers on September 3, 2009 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3.
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  5. St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols talks to repoters Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in St. Louis, after he was voted the National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.
  6. St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, left, listens as Albert Pujols answers questions for the media during a baseball press conference to announce his third National League MVP award, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in St. Louis.
  7. Arizona Diamondbacks' center fielder Chris Young misses a fly ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Koyie Hill in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  8. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero catches a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  9. Chicago Cubs' left fielder So Taguchi watches Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young's three RBI home run in the fourth inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  10. Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Augie Ojeda, left, reacts after his throw to first base after forcing out Chicago Cubs' Jeff Baker, right, at second base in the third inning during a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  11. Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher Miguel Montero, left, tags out Chicago Cubs' Sam Fuld during a rundown between home plate and third base in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.
  12. Arizona Diamondbacks' starter Doug Davis delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. Arizona won 5-2.

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