Dominican Dandy's - Nelson Cruz and Albert Pujols Power Their Teams to World Series

The Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals will be meeting up in this years fall classic. There is no doubt that this is in part due to the efforts and performance of two particular players who both happen to hail from the Dominican Republic -- Nelson Cruz and Albert Pujols.

Cruz of the Texas Rangers, well...lets just say it looks like he channeled Robert Redford in The Natural thus far this post season. Swatting six homeruns in the NLCS (one of which was a walk-off grand slam -- check out video below for a look) Mr. Hobb's..um I mean Mr. Cruz can't miss, so much so opposing pitchers seem to give up pitching to him opting for an intentional walk.  Awarded the series MVP, I am sure the Rangers hope Cruz keeps up the hot streak into the World Series, if he does look for the Rangers to hoist there first ever World Series trophy this year.

On the other side of the coin, we find Mr. Pujols also a quisquyano. Pujols has long been a perennial all-star and constant triple crown threat, but has been hobbled by injuries in recent seasons, however Phat Albert has seemed to re-discover his mojo and his putting up good numbers both on offense and defense. While he may not be carrying his team like Cruz it's safe to say the Cardinals would not be where they are without him.

No matter who wins the best of seven, you can rest assured these guys are gonna bring it.

P.S.

MEMO:

TO:  Another Dominican player who plays in New York and wears a pinstripe uniform.
RE: See Above on How to be a Player In October (and where not talking about the golf course or a Hollywood starlet).