It is beyond me to think someone like Carlos Beltran, David Wright, or Ryan Howard could win the MVP for the National League. The only other player I feel has a shot to compete with Pujols is Lance Berkman of the Astros. Ok. if you have not noticed Albert has a 329 BA, 35 HR, 93 RBI’s, 87 Runs scored, a OBP that is tops, a slugging that has remained consistent, more walks than strikeouts and he missed three weeks. Beltran has hit some great grand slams and has certianly returned to form, but with a BA hovering at 285, lots of strikeouts he has faded. Howard likewise, not a great average, tons of strikeouts, not many hits and none are clutch like Albert Pujols. Did anyone just witness the Cardinals getting swept by the Pirates? Pujols was the only Red Bird hitting and he has 3 doubles in one game going 4-4, the next game he crushed a two-run HR. Did anyone see him in April and May??? Pujols always finishes strong and he might not have more HR’s in the end, but consistency!