The 1987 World Series matched the Cardinals against the American League champion Minnesota Twins. The home team won every game of the contest, as Minnesota won the series.Schoor 1990: 370–371 In 28 at-bats during the Series, Smith scored three runs and had two RBIs. Smith finished second in MVP balloting to Andre Dawson, who had played on the last-place Chicago Cubs, largely because Smith and teammate Jack Clark split the first-place vote. Following the 1987 season, Smith was awarded the largest contract in the National League at $2.34 million.
The 1987 World Series matched the Cardinals against the American League champion Minnesota Twins The home team won every game of the contest as Minnesota won the seriesSchoor 1990 370–371 In 28 at-bats during the Series Smith scored three runs and had two RBIs Smith finished second in MVP balloting to Andre Dawson who had played on the last-place Chicago Cubs largely because Smith and teammate Jack Clark split the first-place vote Following the 1987 season Smith was awarded the largest contract in the National League at $234 million