Joe Mauer

Born on today's date, Joe Mauer.

Joe can ponder like no other.

Joe Mauer scares kids

(on the right)

And should stop.

Joe Mauer

On this date in 2009, Joe Mauer is named the AL MLVP after hitting .365 with 22 home runs.

I would've given him a Gold Glove too!

Joe Mauer for Gold Glove

I don't need to see any more.

Let me tell you....

Joe Mauer can contemplate like no other! 

New sideburn deficiency for Joe Mauer!

I bet he had to show ID to get in the front gate!

Minnesota Twin Joe Mauer's wife is having twins?!

 

That's nuthin'.

Miguel Cabrera's wife is having a tiger!

Should've seen the ultrasound.

Hey guys!

The scientists say that asteroid will NOT strike the earth.

Like no chance.

I know you can see it but.........move on.

Joe Mauer

On this date in 2009, Joe Mauer is named the AL MVP after batting .365 with 28 home runs.

"Our bench got real quiet. Nobody said a thing.'Did you just see what I saw?' Nobody could believe it; I still can't believe it. He didn't say anything but you could tell he was mad because he started moving quicker. That's what he does when he gets mad: moves quick." - High School coach Jim O'Neill on Joe Mauer's one and only high school strikeout (222 at bats)

Joe Mauer

On this date in 2009, Joe Mauer was named the AL MVP after hitting .365 with 28 home runs.

"Our bench got real quiet. Nobody said a thing. 'Did you just see what I saw?' Nobody could believe it; I still can't believe it. He didn't say anything but you could tell he was mad because he started moving quicker. That's what he does when he gets mad: moves quick." - High school coach Jim O'Neill on Joe Mauer's one and only high school strikeout (222 at bats)

Profound clubhouse thoughts

"At this point in this clubhouse, it's like we're watching the fate of Sisyphus himself."

5 stars out of 5 on the "cliche-meter": They got STDs in the clubhouse there? And they wonder why Mauer has only three home runs!

Joe Mauer in right field tonight!

A few more appearances out there and he will have outfield eligibility in fantasy leagues!

Oh that's right! He sucks this year.

Forget it.

With Cliff Lee's home run last night....

....both he and Ryan Howard have the same amount of home runs against left-handers this year.

Lee also has more home runs this year (2) than Joe Mauer (don't ask).

I wonder why the Phillies don't consider a position change. I mean he has proven that he can hit with the big boys.

If Ryan Howard could pitch, it would probably be a no-brainer.

Joe Mauer

Just saw a highlight of Joe Mauer botching a very easy tag play at the plate.

That's ok. That single home run this year makes up for it!

We got your back, Joe!

So Joe Mauer's home run yesterday was his first in 111 games!

The last time he hit a home run, the Twins were 29 games over .500.

Casey Anthony was actively telling lies on jailhouse phones.

Borders was profitable.

Apparently Joe Mauer is expected to make his debut at first base Thursday

I am sure Kent Hrbek has given him some defensive pointers so that he is thoroughly prepared.

The Twins as sellers

Apparently due to Joe Mauer's injury and the Twins poor showing to date, the Twins may be "sellers" at the trade deadline this year.

That would kind of be an interesting storage locker to look at.

I can tell you this though. I would NOT let Dave Hester bid up the price of Jason Kubel.

He's just not worth it.

On the other hand, if they have any Inaugural Season Target Field baseballs or like a gross of old "homer hankies" lying around, I might throw a few dollars that way. I might be able to turn some of that stuff over.

Random All Star Game ramblings

Ummmm, that "throw" by Kuo to first base (or at least in that general direction)? Does he have a gambling problem or something?

Joe Mauer is like one step below God level here (let's go with mini-God or maybe even modern day prophet) but how does any major league player; let alone an All Star make that basic running mistake at third base? That would be unacceptable on even Skate Kid's 8 year old little league team. (Of course, we would be nice about it but the offender would get an extremely mild "talking to") It's got to be those white shoes. Let these guys wear their regular shoes!

Put this in the "This should never EVER happen" file

MLB Network caught Nick Punto telling Joe Mauer how to hit Jeff Niemann.

Apparently Mauer was very patient with him (Punto).

At least he is honest

No garbage bag nostalgia for Joe.

Sometimes people say that things or people may look better after some years have passed and after we have time to reflect on them.

You know, like Jimmy Carter, 80's music, Love American Style.

Nope, I don't think so either.