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Albert Pujols Wins NL MVP – Ryan Howard 2nd

Stephen Kersey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:17:28 +0000

Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals has been named the Most Valuable Player of the National League. The 28-year-old first baseman from the Dominican Republic 18 first place votes, while runner up Ryan Howard finished with 12 first place votes.

Pujols finished the season with a .357 and 37 homers, 116 RBIs and 100 runs scored. Despite playing the entire season with a sore elbow, Pujols posted better stats than anyone in the league.

Howard, the first baseman for the World Series winning Philadelphia Phillies, also had quite the season. Howard had 48 homers, 146 RBI and 106 runs in the 2008 season. The difference between Pujols and Howard could be found at the batting average statistics, where Howard hit just .251.

Even though Pujols edged Howard in the MVP voting, I’m sure he’d trade in his MVP award for a World Series championship.

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Chase Utley Video – Utley Doesn’t Like Boos

Stephen Kersey — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:29:13 +0000

Check out this Chase Utley video. When being introduced for the Home Run Derby, Utley got booed by the Yankee Stadium crowd. Utley’s response to the booing is definitely classic.

Too bad he didn’t shut the Yankee Stadium crowd up with his bat in the Home Run Derby. Instead, Utley was eliminated after the first round.

Here is the Chase Utley video:

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Chase Utley Video – Pregame Routine and Preparation

Stephen Kersey — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:31:56 +0000

If you watch Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies hit, you’d think he’s an effortless pure hitter who could hit coming out of the womb. However, if you watch his pregame routine and preparation, you’d begin to understand the hard work Utley has put into becoming one of the best hitters in the game.

The video at the end of this entry is a must watch segment for any true baseball fan. Utley is a student of the game who uses the newest technology to prepare himself as much as possible. In the video, Utley explains how he comes to the ballpark extra early and breaks down and prepares for each pitcher on the opposing team.

Utley’s hard work has paid off with the monster season he has had so far in 2008. Currently, Utley is hitting .307 with 14 homeruns, 33 RBIs and 36 runs scored. He has been as hot as anyone in baseball so far this season (and undoubtedly the best hitting second basemen) and he looks headed to a career year at the age of 29. Utley is also an early candidate for the NL MVP.

Check out this Chase Utley Video:

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