Here's what you can talk up:
> Joe Mauer, the Minnesota Twins catcher, won for the American League. He's a sweet swinging star. He won the batting title, meaning he hit for the highest average in the league. This is the second year that he won the batting title. Factoid: He is the 8th catcher in AL history to win the MVP. He also won a gold glove this year. (See previous KQ SportsBBQ posting on this.)
> Albert Pujols (POOL-hols), the St. Louis Cardinals first baseman, won for the National League for the second consecutive year. He's a power slugger and man, they don't come much better. He was a unanimous winner, receiving all 32 first place votes. He lead the NL with 47 home runs (and other categories) and was third in batting average.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend.
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No doubt Albert Pujols is an amazing baseball player but he's an even better husband, father and all around nice guy:
http://www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org/faith.htm
Our church, which he also attends, is always expanding the services and resources they offer to the parishioners and the money always mysteriously "shows up" to meet the fundraising goals. I live in an area of ... See Moreinfluential St. Louisans but none with more influence (financial and otherwise) than Albert Pujols. Nice to see an athlete with good values, in addition to outstanding skill. :)
Hi Sue-De-Nym,
You're right; Pujols does so much good in the world, not just the world of baseball. And, if I recall correctly, he doesn't trumpet it. He's content with simply doing the right thing.
Thanks for stopping by the BBQ!
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