St. Louis Cardinals Mark McGwire hits a fly ball during the Grapefruit League season-opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla., in this March 2, 2001 file photo. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Roberto Borea)

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) tosses his bat aside after hitting a single during the first inning in Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in St. Louis. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jeff Roberson)

Baseball Writers of America representative Rick Hummel, right, announces that St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols(notes), left, has won his third National League MVP, second in a row, during a baseball news coference, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols(notes), center, walks to a baseball news conference to announce his third National League MVP award with his wife Diedre, left, and his daughter Sophia on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak, left, listens as Albert Pujols(notes) answers questions for the media during a baseball press conference to announce his third National League MVP award, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols(notes), seen here in October 2009, won his third National League Most Valuable Player award in five seasons on Tuesday, becoming the first player since 2004 to capture the honour in consecutive years.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols(notes) talks to repoters Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in St. Louis, after he was voted the National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols(notes) talks to repoters Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in St. Louis, after he was voted the National League MVP, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

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)

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game One of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 7, 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 27: Albert Pujols(notes) #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals takes an at bat against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 27, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) smiling as he looks back at the Cardinals' dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) smiling after scoring from second on an error by Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman(notes) during the fifth inning of a baseball game, in St. Louis. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) watches the flight of a solo home run hit off of San Diego Padres pitcher Edward Mujica(notes) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in San Diego. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this July 14, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama, right, embraces St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols(notes) after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the MLB All-Star baseball game in St. Louis. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) hits a single during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, in Los Angeles. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) douses teammates during a National League Central division title celebration following the team's 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, in Denver. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this July 3, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) reacts after hitting a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds reliever David Weathers(notes) in the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Cincinnati. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this July 10, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - In this July 3, 2009, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols(notes) reacts after hitting a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds reliever David Weathers(notes) in the eighth inning of a baseball game, in Cincinnati. ujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - This is a 2009 photo showing St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Albert Pujols(notes). Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, becoming the baseball first player to repeat since Barry Bonds(notes) won four in a row from 2001-04.

FILE - This is a June 29, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) throwing during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

FILE - This is a June 29, 2009, file photo showing San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum(notes) throwing during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, in St. Louis. Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award, Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson(notes) was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 20: (FILE PHOTO) Zack Greinke(notes) #23 of the Kansas City Royals watches from the dugout during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 20, 2009 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Greinke was named as the 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Jeff Weaver(notes) #36 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is doused with beer and champagne in celebration of his teams 5-1 victory of Game Three to win the NLDS by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Manny Ramirez(notes) #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and teammates celebrate their 5-1 victory of Game Three to win the NLDS after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Rafael Furcal(notes) #15, Casey Blake(notes) #23 and James Loney(notes) #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their 5-1 victory of Game Three to win the NLDS after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates his teams 5-1 victory of Game Three to win the NLDS by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Juan Castro(notes) #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sprays champagne in celebration of his teams 5-1 victory of Game Three to win the NLDS by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 10: Brendan Ryan(notes) #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on from the dugout after of the Los Angeles Dodgers win the NLDS 5-1 in Game Three during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Busch Stadium on October 10, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)