I know this marks the third straight day of blogging about Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, but what can I say? He’s on my mind and a lot of other people’s minds after winning the AL’s MVP award on Monday. Forum colleagues Eric Peterson and Heath Hotzler got into a good debate on "Sports Talk" –…
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Mauer Reaches Pinnacle Of His Profession
I’ve said a lot of dumb things in nearly three decades on this planet, much of those spent as a sports fan. Rewind back to 2001, when the Minnesota Twins – after years and years spent in the basement of the AL Central – found themselves in the hunt for a division title. Ultimately, the Cleveland…
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Mauer Should Be Celebrating
When the Minnesota Twins stepped onto the field at Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of the American League Division Series last month, they were heavy underdogs to the eventual world champion New York Yankees. A series victory for the Twins would have been considered a huge upset. The tables have turned when it comes to…
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