Albert Pujols says no to Home Run Derby

By foxsports
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Albert Pujols is passing on the Home Run Derby at this year's All-Star game.

The three-time NL MVP said Monday he's participated three times and felt he could say no this time around. Pujols' comments were first reported by FoxSports Midwest.

``I'm not doing it,'' Pujols said. ``I don't care if they ask. I did it three times already and I enjoyed it.

``I don't feel like I want to do it this year, so that's it.''

Pujols had 32 homers and 87 RBIs heading into the 2009 All-Star game in St. Louis. He had 15 homers and 48 RBIs the rest of the season.

Pujols is batting .305 with 16 homers and 52 RBIs.

The All-Star game is July 13 in Anaheim, Calif.