Willson Contreras wanted to be a Cardinal because of Albert Pujols, even when he was still on the Cubs
Contreras joined the Cardinals on a five-year deal earlier this week
Contreras joined the Cardinals on a five-year deal earlier this week
Pujols takes the award in the NL, and Verlander is the honoree for the AL
The bat was grandfathered in for Pujols, but not newer players like Maldonado
The bat was grandfathered in for Pujols, but not newer players like Maldonado
Pujols played himself back into an everyday role after the All-Star break
Pujols now trails only Hank Aaron in the RBI category
Pujols did so in his final regular-season home game
Pujols had not homered since hitting his 699th and 700th last Friday night
Pujols says he's not concerned about getting ball from his 700th home run
Pujols says he's not concerned about getting ball from his 700th home run ball back after fan turns down multiple offers