The United States of America has a new citizen. His name is Albert Pujols. On Thursday, Albert became the latest Dominican born native to become a U.S. citizen.

The Cardinals star one time MVP, was announced a U.S. citizen on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Eagleton Courthouse, with his wife and two dozen relatives and friends. He was sworn in by U.S. district Judge E. Richard Webber.

Pujols officials say Albert has been preparing for over a year for his U.S. citizenship test, and Pujols has tickled to death to receive a 100 percent on the test. "He just grinned from ear to ear. He was thrilled to become a U.S. citizen." said Chester Moyer, an official in the U.S. citizen and immigration service office in St. Louis.

Albert has now flown to report for the 2007 Spring Training. Position players are expected to report Monday February 19.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Albert Pujols!

- APCman

Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals All Star first basemen is looking forward to the 2007 season. After finishing 2nd in the MVP voting, Albert helped lead the Cardinals to the 2006 World Series title. The Cardinals will look to repeat, with the season starting in 54 days from today. Continue  checking back here at www.albertpujolsclub.com for all the latest on the 2007 St. Louis Cardinals.

- APCman

With eight weeks to go in the "offseason", Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals are finishing up shoring up their 2007 team. With less than two weeks to go until Spring Training, the Cardinals look to have another great offensive club, but their pitching rotation once again will be a question mark coming into the season. Continue checking back here at www.albertpujolsclub.com to find out the latest on the 2007 St. Louis Cardinals.

-APCman