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It’s best and worst of times for Twins catcher Joe Mauer at the All-Star Game
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 14:25 | No Comment

So, apparently, do 5,372,606 baseball fans. That’s the number of votes Mauer received for this Midsummer Classic, the third-most in all-star history. The catcher made it clear he loves everything about this event. He also …

Weary Mauer: ‘A season of tough luck’
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 14:16 | One Comment

ANAHEIM, Calif. – As he spoke of his many frustrations over the first half of the 2010 season, Twins catcher Joe Mauer on Monday admitted that he considered skipping his trip to the …

A quote about Joe at the 2010 ASG From Jim Souhan’s blog at StarTribune
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 14:05 | No Comment

Complete article here at Startribune.com
Joe Mauer sounded quite frustrated when I talked to him today. He doesn’t like to admit much, but reading between the lines he…
-Doesn’t like hitting in Target Field.
-Is …

Mauer on his health and Morneau – MLB.com Video
Tuesday, 13 Jul, 2010 – 8:45 | No Comment

Joe Mauer gives some insight into his current state of health and the uncertainty around teammate Justin Morneau’s return to the lineup.

Click the screencap to watch the video

Mauer takes his best shot vs. kids at FanFest
Monday, 12 Jul, 2010 – 18:43 | No Comment

ANAHEIM — At age 13, it’s about as close as you can get to playing baseball with a Major Leaguer.
Even before the 2010 All-Stars got going in their morning news conferences Monday, Twins …

‘Beat up’ Mauer admits a couple of days off would help
Monday, 12 Jul, 2010 – 7:51 | One Comment

He’d rather not talk injuries; his manager would rather he take a break.
By JOE CHRISTENSEN, Star Tribune
Last update: July 12, 2010 – 6:40 AM
DETROIT — Joe Mauer has bristled at any question about his …

Minnesota Twins miss their shot at Cliff Lee
Saturday, 10 Jul, 2010 – 8:04 | No Comment

Twins players say they’re not waiting for reinforcements, and they made a point Friday afternoon not to get excited about reports that didn’t come with official news conferences.
“Don’t believe anything you hear until …

Joe Mauer: The Hometown Hero Who Stayed
Monday, 5 Jul, 2010 – 9:51 | One Comment

By SCOTT CACCIOLA
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Jim O’Neill, the baseball coach at Cretin-Derham Hall High School, was mowing the outfield grass last month when he saw someone jump the fence and jog toward him.
It was one of …

StarTribune: M&M Boys don’t plan to do Derby
Monday, 5 Jul, 2010 – 8:34 | No Comment

By LA VELLE E. NEAL III, Star Tribune
The Home Run Derby is a staple of All-Star week. Justin Morneau is a former champion. Joe Mauer is a former participant.
But the Twins’ two All-Stars don’t …

Sporting News (4.26.2010) scans
Sunday, 4 Jul, 2010 – 18:34 | One Comment

Just added these high resolution scans to the gallery.
I know they are a bit late, considering the date, but I had to find this one on eBay, since
I missed it when it was initially released.
There …

Series Recap: Rockies at Twins
Friday, 18 Jun, 2010 – 21:58 | One Comment

Tuesday:  Rockies 3 – Twins 9
Wednesday:  Rockies 1 – Twins 2
Thursday: Rockies 5 – Twins 1
Tuesday’s Game Links
Game Wrap
Big innings propel equal opportunity Twins
Wednesday’s Game Links
Game Wrap
Baker fans career-best 12 to drop …

Linkydinks!
Tuesday, 15 Jun, 2010 – 5:20 | No Comment

From the Strib:
Joe Mauer not worried about power stats
Even when he’s hitting a mere .316, Mauer puts all other catchers to shame
From Pi-Press (includes photos):
Weary Twins eager to return home after 3-4 record …

Series Recap: Braves at Twins
Sunday, 13 Jun, 2010 – 22:23 | No Comment

Friday:  Braves 1 – Twins 2
Saturday:  Braves 3 – Twins 2
Sunday:  Braves 7 – Twins 3
The Twins are still 1st in the AL Central with a record of 36-27!
Friday’s Game Links
Game Wrap
Liriano Fans 11 to …

Series Recap: Royals at Twins
Sunday, 13 Jun, 2010 – 20:26 | No Comment

Tuesday:  Royals 3 – Twins 7
Wednesday:  Royals 2 – Twins 6
Thursday: Royals 9 – Twins 8
Tuesday’s Game Links
Game Wrap
Twins’ Slowey dominates Royals in victory
Wednesday’s Game Links
Game Wrap
Pavano, Twins win their battle against …

Joe Mauer no ordinary Joe for Twins
Friday, 21 May, 2010 – 9:23 | No Comment

It took a special player to get the Minnesota Twins to spend like the Yankees and the Red Sox [team stats].
Twins catcher Joe Mauer is that player.
The reigning American League MVP, batting …

May 20th – Joe’s Anytime Fitness Blog Update
Friday, 21 May, 2010 – 9:15 | No Comment

Hello again everyone. With baseball season back in full swing, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer, but I know that we aren’t quite there yet. For all of you kids in …

Joe Mauer Stresses Importance of Mentoring, Community Work (Video)
Thursday, 20 May, 2010 – 19:18 | No Comment

Credit to NESN:
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Becoming a MLB star hasn’t stopped Joe Mauer from remembering where he came from.
The Twins slugger — who signed an eight-year extension with Minnesota this offseason instead of waiting to test …

Twins T-shirt Rivalry
Friday, 14 May, 2010 – 19:43 | No Comment

Here’s a fun article from the Pioneer Press about hockey t-shirt “rivalry” between Joe and Justin:
Mark Parrish’s Minnesota Wild career didn’t go as the Bloomington native planned, but the No. 21 jersey he wore during …

Series Recap: White Sox at Twins
Friday, 14 May, 2010 – 19:28 | No Comment

Tuesday:  White Sox 5 – Twins 2
Wednesday:  White Sox 2 – Twins 3
Twins and Sox split this series at Target Field; Twins’ record is now 22-12.  This weekend they’ll face the Yankees, who also have …

Series Recap: Orioles at Twins
Tuesday, 11 May, 2010 – 18:55 | No Comment

Thursday:  Orioles 2 – Twins 0
Friday:  Rainout
Saturday 1:  Orioles 7 – Twins 3
Saturday 2:  Orioles 1 – Twins 6
Sunday:  Orioles 0 – Twins 6
After splitting the series with Baltimore the Twins’ record is now 21-11. …