Pujols

[GeoffM]

He does also average about a walk a game so far this year, which makes 12 homers all the more remarkable.

But Rolen is much better protection than Moises Alou, wouldn't you say?

[JDMcNugent7]

Pujols pwns. My Cardinals are goin Deep this year.

[PunkyChikn]

If by deep you mean struggling for the wildcard in september while the cubbies tear through the division....

[GeoffM]

I don't see this happening. You guys are cursed with injuries, best bat and 2 starters out, too much uncertainty there for my liking.

Be nice to see Ramirez start hitting the ball too.

[bigmac024]

got to agree pujols is the man and why do ppl pitch to him..he is the best though..and the cards have a good chance if they can play some d and keep their pitchin together for once...gl to them...go cards

[Boobie Lover]

Am I going to be forced into uber-geek and quote some sabermetric things to tell you why they have to pitch to him?

[PunkyChikn]

It makes absolutely no sense to intentionally walk Pujols, especially with Rolen behind him.

Besides, a real pitcher (like Greg Maddux) can put the ball where he wants it and get Pujols out (as illustrated by Pujols 0 for 9 against Maddux this season)