Pujols NL MVP?

Anyone happen to catch Joe Buck’s comment in the aftermath of Albert Pujols’ 2-run homer in the 3rd inning of last night’s World Series Opener?“The Tigers pitch to the MVP and he makes Detroit pay.”Interesting, huh? I know, I know. Buck has made numerous references to Pujols being the reigning MVP, but I can’t recall once this whole postseason (and I’ve watched just about every single game) when he hasn’t attached the requisite “reigning” to precede MVP. Hmm. Maybe I’m going out on a limb here, but I think Buck slipped up. I can tell you this much; Joe Buck knows who won the National League MVP Award. I guarantee it. The vote for the prestigious award took place right after the regular season and it’s not uncommon at all for the impending result to leak out. Heck, look at what went on this past spring with the NBA awards. Every single trophy was “reported” by a local media source before the honor was officially announced. In some cases, like with Steve Nash winning his second consec...