By Justin Worsley
The St. Louis Cardinals have exercised their $16 million option on first baseman Albert Pujols, keeping the face of their franchise for another season while they work a new deal.
Pujols, 30, has won the last two National League MVP awards. This season, Pujols led the NL with 118 RBIs and 42 home runs. He also tied Matt Holliday for the team's best batting average, hitting .312 in 159 games.
Pujols also led the NL in home runs last season, blasting 47 balls out of the park. He is the first player since Ted Williams to lead the league in home runs for consecutive. Williams acheived his feat in the 1941-42 seasons.
Along with being one of the best hitters in baseball, Pujols is also dominant on the field. In 2006, Pujols won the Gold Glove award. Pujols is also a five-time Silver Slugger award winner.
Along with making his ninth All-Star team, Pujols also hit his 400th home run this season. The right-handed batter made just under $15 million this season.
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