LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 19: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. It was announced that Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals was picked for the National League Most Valuable Player Award November 24, 2009. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)