The United Cardinals Bloggers are submitting their ballots for the 2nd Annual Cardinal Blogger Awards. Since I'm in a time crunch this morning, I'm going to keep the explanations to a minimum. After all, we don't have much of an explanation from the voters why David Wright won a Gold Glove over Troy Glaus. Ballot after the jump.

1) Player of the Year: Albert Pujols

He won his second MVP, although by his own logic he should give it back. The numbers don't lie, Albert Pujols was the Player of the Year.

2) Pitcher of the Year: Kyle Lohse

Who was the one pitcher that kept the Cardinals afloat all season? Not Adam Wainwright, not Chris Carpenter. Kyle Lohse.

3) Game of the Year: September 9 vs. Chicago

Cubs lose, enough said.

4) Surprise Player of the Year: Ryan Ludwick

We knew Ryan had the potential to be good. But this good? No way.

5) Disappointing Player of the Year: Chris Duncan

It's no longer just about the lefties with him. It's every pitcher. The fact that he has a career-threatening injury is disappointing as well, because he still has the potential to turn his career around.

6) Cardinal Rookie of the Year: Kyle McClellan

Kyle was the most reliable reliever despite being the greenest. Without him, the bullpen would have tanked even more.

7) New Cardinal of the Year: Troy Glaus

Glaus showed that he not only has some pop left in his bat, but he has a great glove as well. Wasn't expecting that at all.

8) Most Anticipated Cardinal: Colby Rasmus

I think we've all beaten this horse to death.

9) Best Individual Blog: Bird Land

Derrick Goold has made the transition from pure sports writer to sports blogger better than most other writers out there.

10) Best Team Blog: Viva El Birdos

Hands down, still the best in Cardinal CyberNation despite the departure of Lboros.

11) Best Professional Blog: Bird Land

See above.

12) Best UCB Project: Roundtables

Even though it was the longest project we've ever had, it definitely was the best.

13) Most Optimistic Blog: Rockin' the Red

Might as well put a vote in for myself at some point. I tend to look at the glass as half-full, although there are times when some criticism is needed.

14) Funniest Blog: Cardinals Diaspora

Really funny but insightful as well.

15) Best Blog Post/Series of the Year: Biggest Plays of 2008, Fungoes

Fungoes is one of the most insightful blogs out there.

16) Rookie Blog of the Year: Pitchers Hit Eighth

Backs opinion with numbers. The way a blog should be.